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Relationship between Outsourcing and Operational Performance of Kenya’s Energy Sector: A Case Study of Kenya Power

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  • Stanley N. Mwichigi
  • Esther Wangethi Waiganjo

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The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between outsourcing and operational performance of Kenya’s energy sector, with specific reference to Kenya Power. Specifically the study sought to determine the relationship between the key outsourced services, that is, administrative support outsourcing, finance outsourcing, resourcing outsourcing and technical outsourcing and operational performance. The specific objectives were to investigate whether outsourcing some functions individually and collectively influence operational performance of Kenya’s energy sector. The research design used for this study was descriptive case study design. The study used both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire with questions anchored on a five (5) point likert type ranking scale and secondary data was collected from published annual reports and financial statements. Data was analyzed mainly by use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included frequencies, line charts and percentages. Correlation analysis was the main inferential statistics technique adopted. The findings indicated that there has been improvement in profitability over the years with the financial year between July 2008 and June 2009 reporting the highest increase in profits of 75% which was linked to outsourcing. Connection of new customers to the national grid has maintained a steady growth with the financial year between July 2009 and June 2010 registering the highest growth of 16%. The study findings revealed that outsourcing of services at Kenya Power had led to reduced operational costs and had also resulted in operational efficiency.

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  • Stanley N. Mwichigi & Esther Wangethi Waiganjo, 2015. "Relationship between Outsourcing and Operational Performance of Kenya’s Energy Sector: A Case Study of Kenya Power," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 5(3), pages 497-513, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:hur:ijarbs:v:5:y:2015:i:3:p:497-513
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    1. Prempeh, Kwadwo Boateng & Nsiah-Asare, Evelyn, 2017. "Evaluating the Impact of Outsourcing Strategy on Procurement Performance of Selected Technical Universities in Ghana," MPRA Paper 80191, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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