PROJECT TEAM RESOURCING AND PERFORMANCE OF FASHION ARTISAN RELATED NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS PROJECTS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY

Violet Njoki, Dr. Alice Simiyu, Dr. Yusuf Muchelule

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The study focused on project team resourcing and its influence on the overall project performance of fashion artisan-related Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study was guided by resource-based view theory. A cross-sectional study design was adopted, combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The data collection procedure involved administering structured questionnaires to a sample of 171 individuals from a target population of 300 drawn using stratified random sampling and included project teams, project team leaders, human resource managers, and project managers in selected artisan-related NGOs. The study found a positive and significant correlation between project team resourcing (r = 0.733, sig = 0.000) and the performance of artisan-related NGO projects. According to the study findings, team resourcing was found to enhance task efficiency and project continuity when supported by transparent recruitment and fair selection criteria. The descriptive analysis indicated improved client satisfaction, increased project efficiency, and reduced turnover in recent years, reflecting positive impacts of effective management strategies, particularly effective project team resourcing practices. The study concludes that artisan related NGOs can achieve higher project performance by strengthening human resource practices through structured recruitment, continuous capacity building, fair appraisal systems, and improved employee welfare programs. It recommends that fashion related NGOs adopt participatory management approaches, integrate technology in project tracking, and prioritize retention strategies that promote job satisfaction and career growth.

Keywords: Project Team Resourcing, Performance, Fashion Artisan-Related NGOs


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