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Influence Of Delegation Of Responsibility On Innovation Performance Of Dts In Kenya

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  • Grace Wanjiru Njine
  • Dr. Joyce Nzulwa
  • Dr. Mary Kamaara
  • Dr. Kepha Ombui

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Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of delegation of responsibility on Innovation Performance of DTS in Kenya.Methodology: This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The sampling frame of this study was derived from the database of the SASRA. Multistage sampling was used to select the sample of the study. The population of the study was the 181 DTS's operating in Kenya while the target population was 18 DTS's. The respondents were individual management staff. A questionnaire was used to gather primary data. Secondary data was collected through review of published literature such as journals articles, published theses and textbooks. Information was sorted, coded and input into the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for production of graphs, tables, descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Results: The study found out that delegation of responsibilities and innovation performance are positively and significant related (r=0.081, p=0.017).Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Following the study results, it was recommended that Deposit Taking Sacco's in Kenya should involve the employees in decision making without seeking prior approval from the manager. This will make them perceive their managers are valuing their contribution or that the managers are recognizing that they are intelligent, which will can lead to employee satisfaction and subsequently greater productivity.

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  • Grace Wanjiru Njine & Dr. Joyce Nzulwa & Dr. Mary Kamaara & Dr. Kepha Ombui, 2017. "Influence Of Delegation Of Responsibility On Innovation Performance Of Dts In Kenya," International Journal of Business Strategies, AJPO, vol. 2(2), pages 36-51.
    • Handle: RePEc:bfy:ojijbs:v:2:y:2017:i:2:p:36-51:id:293
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