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Influence of Supervision on Employee Retention in Public Universities in Central Rift Valley Region of Kenya

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  • Salome M. Wakala

    (Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University, Kenya)

  • Simon K. Kipchumba

    (Faculty of Commerce, Egerton University, Kenya)

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The Public Universities are navigating an increasingly competitive landscape, necessitating the retention of key employees to secure and maintain a competitive edge. Globalization and innovative management practices have intensified competition for public universities, both locally and internationally. Critical human resource management practices such as promotion, training and development, remuneration, and employee supervision directly influence employee perceptions of their organization. This study aims to explore the impact of supervision on employee retention, grounded in expectancy theory. Utilizing a descriptive research design, the study targeted a population of 2,462 individuals, including teaching, administrative, and support staff. A sample of 217 respondents was selected through purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling techniques. The reliability of the research instruments was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and a coefficient score of 0.87 was obtained indicating high reliability. Primary data was collected via questionnaires. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), employing both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics were presented through frequencies, means, standard deviations, and percentages in tables and charts, while inferential statistics included Pearson’s correlation analysis and both simple and multiple regression analysis, with hypotheses tested at a 5% significance level. Results from the Pearson’s correlation analysis indicated a significant positive relationship between employee supervision and retention (p

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  • Salome M. Wakala & Simon K. Kipchumba, 2024. "Influence of Supervision on Employee Retention in Public Universities in Central Rift Valley Region of Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(10), pages 359-365, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:10:p:359-365
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