Influence of work specialization on realization of superordinate goals in selected non-governmental organizations in Naivasha Sub-County, Kenya

Abstract

This study aims to determine the influence of work specialization on realization of superordinate goals in selected NGOs in Naivasha sub-county, Kenya. The study was underpinned by the systems-thinking and McKinsey’s 7s models. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The target population consisted of 120 managers and members of the board of directors of eight NGOs in the Naivasha sub-county, Kenya. Using the Krejcie and Morgan formula and the stratified sampling technique, 92 respondents were selected to participate in the study. The research instrument was a self-administered questionnaire consisting of closed and open-ended questions. The thematic analysis method was used for qualitative data analysis, presented using narratives, while quantitative data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Inferential statistics analysis involved Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis in establishing the relationship between work specialization and the realization of superordinate goals. The data was presented using tables. Research ethics were upheld when carrying out the study. This study found that work specialization had a statistically significant relationship with realization of superordinate goals in selected NGOs in Naivasha Sub-county, Kenya. Also, work specialization had a statistically significant influence on the realization of superordinate goals in selected NGOs in the Naivasha sub-county, Kenya, with a p-value of (p<0.05). This study recommends that a similar study be conducted to get other employees' and NGO beneficiaries’ perspectives on work specialization and realization of superordinate goals. The findings of this study will help NGOs to understand the cruciality of work specialization elements in realization of superordinate goals.

Keywords: {'name': 'Kenya, Nakuru, Naivasha, Non-Governmental Organizations, Organizational Design, Superordinate Goals, Work Specialization.'}

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Florence Muthoni Wandia
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Paul Gesimba
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Peter Mwaura
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