Abstract: The purpose of this investigation was to examine the influence of downsizing on the performance of medical research centres in Kenya. The Investigation applied descriptive study method. The main participants for this research were 450 staff of selected medical research centres. A representative of 272 staff of the participants was applied. Information was gathered by conducting observable logical survey. The survey used restricted and unrestricted surveys. Questionnaires were conducted to evaluate for gravity and accuracy of the apparatus. Fundamental information was gathered by conducting observable logical survey. Inferior information on organization performance was gathered using analysis of both observed and hypothetical information from books, magazines, internet among others. Quantitative information gathered was analyzed by the use of explanatory employing SPSS as well as submitted by frequencies, chi-square, ANOVA and t-test. Data were submitted by charts, correlation as well as regression analysis. The content investigation was used to assess information that was subjective in essence or condition of the information gathered from the unrestricted surveys. Multiple regression models were used to assess whether independent variables had an influence on the dependent variable. The findings of the study infer that there exists a positive relationship between downsizing strategy and performance in medical research centres in Kenya. The investigation recommends for effective policies and procedures on downsizing in medical research centres that enhance performance.
Keywords: Downsizing, Performance, Medical Research Centres.
Title: INFLUENCE OF DOWNSIZING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRES IN KENYA
Author: Metrine Muhavi Saisi, Dr. Paul Kariuki
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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