Abstract: The evolution of the technology in the world has led to changes in the introduction of new ways of transaction. The automation of the activities introduces a perspective in the management of the resources to improve efficiency. E-business has led to the various business processes and the area of management of funds has been one of which has not been left out. E-Management has come with several benefits to the organizations that use it but the many others have failed to adopt it. In the government agencies in the world, e-funds management has failed to perform well because of the political influence, the institutional capacity, and the attitude of the stakeholders. Exploring the implementation of e-procurement in the management of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) of Mavoko Constituency can be insightful in understanding the problems associated in the implementation of the technology in Kenya. This study focused on strategic factors affecting e- funds management at Mavoko constituency development funds. The study analyzed the following factors; political influence, institutional Staff attitudes, and users technical expertise. Descriptive research design was used. The scope of the study was Mavoko constituency Development Funds Mavoko Town where total of 120 employees were interviewed from Mlolongo/Syokimau, Athi River, Muthwani and Kinannie ward offices. Stratified sampling method was used where Data was collected using Questionnaires which were both closed ended and open ended, where descriptive statistics was utilized to organize and describe the data while excel computer package was used to present the analysis in tables, pie charts and bar graphs. The study would benefit Mavoko constituency with better strategies to manage Constituency Development Funds. Secondly, the findings would also help Mavoko CDF in Policy making process as it will always be used as a reference tool. Other Constituency funds would also use the report of the findings to enhance their management policies in their systems. Lastly, other researchers would also base their studies on this study. The study found that political influence had a positive effect on e- management of Government funds. There was a positive relationship between staff attitudes and e- management of Government funds. The research found that users technical Knowledge had a positive correlation on e- management of Government funds. The study concludes that political interferences have affects e- management of Government funds; staff attitudes contributed positively towards e – management of Government funds; users technical expertise had a great role to play for e- management of its funds. The study recommends that good politics should be used in Government Institutions for the benefit of the citizens. The political good will always be used as a tool for achievement of the set objectives; the study recommends that staff continuous trainings to boost their morale should be enhanced. The government entities should always engage well experienced staff at any level of management.
Keywords: STRATEGIC, E-MANAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT FUNDS.
Title: STRATEGIC FACTORS AFFECTING E-MANAGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS: A CASE OF MAVOKO CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND
Author: JACKLINE KIOLI, PROF MIKE .A.IRAVO
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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