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The Role of Observability in Modern Automobile Technology among Mechanics Operating in Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya

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  • Kennedy Ojucku Mairura
  • Patrick Karanja Ngugi
  • Christopher Kanali

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Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya have restricted levels of technology, inappropriate technology and inadequate institutional capacity to support adaptation and absorption of modern technological skills. Technological inventions, innovations and developments in electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics have revolutionalized the automobile industry. In light of the these developments, the informal sector mechanics must be equipped with appropriate technical skills in order to have a competitive edge as far as servicing or repairing modern vehicles is concerned. This study aimed to determine factors that influence technology adoption among automobile mechanics in micro and small enterprises in Nakuru town; Kenya. The specific objective of the study was to establish the role of observability in the adoption of technology. The research used a descriptive cross sectional survey design and employed both probability and non-probability sampling techniques to collect quantitative and qualitative data. After a detailed binary logistic regression analysis using SPSS, the study found that, adoption of various modern motor vehicle technologies is influenced by; among other factors, perceived attitude of the mechanics in terms of observability of a particular innovation. The study recommended that the government should emphasize and invest in intellectual capital by way of developing relevant training curriculum for the mechanics based on industry and environmental needs. This study is significant as its findings, if implemented; can jump-start the informal mechanics towards achieving quality, competitiveness and both human and environmental safety.

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  • Kennedy Ojucku Mairura & Patrick Karanja Ngugi & Christopher Kanali, 2016. "The Role of Observability in Modern Automobile Technology among Mechanics Operating in Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya," 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. 6(5), pages 512-527, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:hur:ijarbs:v:6:y:2016:i:5:p:512-527
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