PROJECT MITIGATION PLAN AND PERFORMANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE PROJECTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY

Kingslay Amenya Nyamwange, Dr. Alexander Kyule

Abstract


The automotive industry in Nairobi County, like many other regions, faces significant challenges in the successful execution of automotive projects. Despite the challenges faced by the automotive industry in Nairobi County, there is limited research on the effectiveness of project mitigation plans and their impact on project performance. This study therefore sought to establish the effect project mitigation plan and performance of automotive projects in Nairobi County. The study employed a descriptive study design and targeted all registered automotive companies in Nairobi County. Census sampling was used to select the study participants. A sample of 288 senior level managers in automotive firms constituted the study sample size. Data was collected using questionnaires. The instrument was validated during pilot study to ensure it is reliable and valid. Data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, means, standard deviations and regression analysis with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Qualitative data was analyzed based on the study objectives. These findings are useful to all stakeholders in formulating policies pertaining to performance of the automotive industry in Kenya. The study found that project mitigation plans is statistically significant to performance of automotive projects in Nairobi County, Kenya. To improve the performance of automotive projects in Nairobi County, it is recommended to enhance risk identification and assessment processes, develop comprehensive mitigation strategies, strengthen monitoring and control mechanisms, foster collaboration and communication among stakeholders, continuously learn and improve project management practices, consider the local context of the automotive industry, embrace technological solutions, and promote stakeholder engagement. These recommendations aim to ensure the effective implementation of project mitigation plans, optimize risk management efforts, and ultimately enhance project outcomes in the automotive sector of Nairobi County. [1]


[1] Nyamwange, K. A., & Kyule, A., (2023). Project Mitigation Plan And Performance Of Automotive Projects In Nairobi County. International Journal of Social Science Management and Entrepreneurship, 7(2023), 429-436


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