Organizational Structure and Performance of Vocational Training Centres in Bungoma County, Kenya

Abstract

Organizational structure is the formal configuration between individuals and groups regarding the allocation of tasks, responsibilities, and authority within the organization. Organizations exist to achieve goals. The objective of the study was to examine the effect of organizational structure on performance of vocational training centers. The study was guided by the Theory of Institutional theory. Descriptive research design was adopted. The target population included Managers, Deputy Managers and Instructors of the 36 Public Vocational Training Colleges in Bungoma County, totaling to 189. A sample of 57 respondents were selected. Primary data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires through drop and pick method. Thematic content analysis on interview data was undertaken. Content validity was evaluated through the opinion of scholars and experts in strategy implementation as well as through a pilot test which was carried out in 10 % of the sample to check the reliability of the research instruments. Reliability of the questionnaire was evaluated using the Cronbach alpha test. Descriptive statistics was applied to analyze quantitative data. Inferential statistics in the form of correlation tests and multiple regression analysis were used. Data was presented in the form of frequency distribution tables that facilitated description and explanation of the study findings. From the findings, organizational structure had a significant and moderate strong positive linear correlation with Performance of Vocational Training Centers. The study recommended similar study to be carried out in different counties.