Intellectual Stimulation and Performance of Water Works Development Agencies in Kenya.

Abstract

This study sought to examine the effect of intellectual stimulation on performance of water works development agencies(WWDA) in Kenya and to determine the moderating effect of legal framework on the relationship between the intellectual stimulation and performance of water works development agencies (WWDA) in Kenya. A descriptive research design and positivist research paradigm was adopted. The population of this study was the 116 projects in the 8 Water Works Development Agencies (WWDAs) while the unit of observation was 116 projects in the organizations. This study employed stratified random sampling in selecting the sample. The study used primary data collected using a semi structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software version 26. Qualitative data collected was analyzed using content analysis and presented in prose form. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included mean, standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages. The study also computed correlation analysis to measure strength and the direction of linear relationship between variables. Regression model was fitted to the data to determine how the independent variable affect the dependent variable. The study further used hierarchical multiple regression models to measure the moderating effect of legal framework. The findings were presented in tables and figures. The study found that intellectual stimulation had a positive and significant relationship with the performance of WWDA in Kenya. On the moderator, the study found that legal framework has positive significant moderating effect on the relationship between intellectual stimulation and performance of WWDA in Kenya. Based on the findings, WWDA should encourage intellectual stimulation among their leaders to improve their performance. This can be done by providing opportunities for employees to engage in creative thinking and problem-solving activities. Leaders should also encourage employees to challenge their assumptions and biases, and to explore new and innovative ways of doing things. It is also important for leaders to provide training and development opportunities for their employees, which can enhance their knowledge and skills. Furthermore, leaders should create a culture of continuous learning, where employees are encouraged to seek out new information and ideas. Additionally, there is a need to establish effective legal frameworks that ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the management of public infrastructure projects, particularly those related to performance of WWDA in Kenya.