Abstract: The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship of compliance with contract conditions and performance of public universities in central region, Kenya. The study was anchored on the agency theory, transaction cost theory, general systems theory and contract compliance theory. The study used descriptive research. The study targeted population was 371 staff, sampling frame had 339 staff comprising of 172 staffs from procurement departments and 167 from finance departments out of which a sample size of 183 staff was drawn. The staff were from procurement and finance departments at Chuka, Dedan Kimathi, Karatina, Embu, Kirinyaga, JKUAT and Murang’a Universities. The study used cluster sampling technique to sample respondents from each university. The study then adopted a census approach for data collection. Semi structured questionnaires were the only research instrument in the study. Data collection involved drop and pick later method to allow the respondents enough time to respond to the questions. Data was analyzed using both inferential and descriptive statistical tools such as correlation and regression analysis, descriptive analysis was also adopted with the help of statistical software for social sciences version 26. The findings were presented in the form of frequency tables and charts. The study established that compliance with contract conditions had significant effect of (β=.549). Research recommendation was that public universities should ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions by the supplier/service, ensure parties to contracts understand contract document their roles and rights in the procurement process.
Keywords: contract conditions, transaction cost theory, general systems theory, supplier/service.
Title: Relationship of Compliance with Contract Conditions and Performance of Public Universities in Central Region, Kenya
Author: Lucy Maina Nyambura, Susan Naikuru
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 11, Issue 2, April 2023 - June 2023
Page No: 143-153
Research Publish Journals
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Published Date: 08-May-2023
