Influence of Monitoring and Evaluation Structure on the Performance of Projects at Kenya Ports Authority
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of monitoring and evaluation structure on the performance of projects at Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). The study was anchored by the Stakeholder theory as proposed by Freeman (1884). Descriptive research design was used in the study with the target population consisting of 500 participants drawn from KPA infrastructure development division, key stakeholders and government agencies. Stratified random sampling technique was used to determine the sample size of 50 participants which was 10% of the targeted population. Questionnaires were used as the main data collection tool which was piloted to test validity and reliability. Quantitative analysis of data was conducted through the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Descriptive data was expressed through mean, percentage, frequency and standard deviations. The study was presented in figures and tables. Regression analysis was conducted to establish the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The study applied regression analysis to test the hypothesis. Correlational test revealed presence of significant relationship between Monitoring and Evaluation structure and performance of projects. The findings of ANOVA showed that the model used to link Monitoring and Evaluation structure and performance of projects had a goodness of fit. The null hypothesis was rejected implying that Monitoring and Evaluation structure has a significant influence on performance of projects. The study concluded that project performance was influenced by monitoring and evaluation structure. The study recommended that organizational structure should be comprised of specialized Monitoring and Evaluation personnel who are mandated to oversee that projects are implemented as per the set requirements and standards.
Keywords: Monitoring and Evaluation structure, project performance, Kenya Ports Authority
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