AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND INDUSTRY (AJOBEI)

The Effect of Technology on Student Behavior in Kenya Universities

Kimani A. Kerubo J. — 2024-01-26

Technology is part of human day-to-day life; its presence in the education sector no exception. Thus teaching and learning have become digital. We live in a digital world of technology, and we are part of the Net Generation. The percentage of people who have smartphones and computers is very high and students in universities use technology to acquire and receive information, do research, conduct online business, and manage boredom. Behaviour is how human beings act or respond to a particular stimulus and behaviour change takes place in the physical, mental, and social phases of human life from infancy through childhood, adolescence t adulthood. In this paper, we focus on the effect of technology on students’ behaviour in Kenyan universities. The paper is based on a theoretical review of the literature. We start with a conceptual definition of terms such as "technology" and "technology in education" and then move on to define "behaviour change." After the definitions, we discuss the uses of technology in universities in Kenya and its effects on the behaviour of students. Behaviour change is discussed about teaching and learning, academic integrity, academic performance and social interaction. The positive and negative effects of technology on student behaviour are highlighted and we make suggestions on how technology can be used in universities for positive behaviour change among students.

Effect of CBA Implementation on Employee Retention among Medical Officers in County Governments in Kenya

Njoroge D., Kamau S., Ndirangu Z — 2024-01-26

Following devolution of healthcare functions to Counties, retention of medical professionals has dealt heavy financial burdens on the County Governments in Kenya. This research examined how implementation of CBAs in Kenya's County Governments affected the retention of medical professionals. A descriptive research design was used to examine the consequences of implementing Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) on retention of medical professionals within the County Governments of Kenya. With a targeted population of 930 medical professionals, a stratified random sampling technique, guided by the Krejcie and Morgan tables, was employed to select a representative sample of 272 participants. Primary data was acquired using mixed questionnaires distributed among selected respondents, complemented by supplementary information obtained from Kirinyaga County portal and repository, providing contextual insights into CBA implementation and medical employee retention. Data was analyzed using integrated descriptive and inferential statistics, including a regression model that explored the relationship between CBA predictors and employee retention. There was a moderately strong positive correlation (r = 0.641), indicative of the effect of CBA implementation on employee retention. Coefficient of determination (R2) further elucidated that 41.1% of the variance in employee retention could be attributed to CBA implementation. However, 58.9% of employee retention was influenced by unexplored factors. This led to the conclusion that adoption of CBAs affected retention of medical staff in Kenyan County Governments. There is need for County Governments to promptly execute collective bargaining agreements in order to predictably retain medical staff.

Using Educational Technology in Teaching and Learning in Kenya in University: Is It A Blessing or Not

Nyongesa, S.N — 2024-01-26

From the Mid-20th to 21st Century, modern technology has been blossoming rapidly in Kenya. Education institutions have incorporated Technology to achieve their objectives. Thus, many teachers and students in Secondary schools and Universities spend more time using Technology. The increased use of Technology in Kenya has led some scholars questioning how it enhances teaching and learning in universities, and what benefits it confers to both parties in the educational context and whether or not it has been a blessing. The goal of this paper is to review the literature related to use of technology in University education in Kenya with the view to determining whether or not it has been a blessing. The paper is divided into three parts. The first part looks at the Definition of Technology and Educational Technology and proceeds to describe how it is being used in Kenyan Universities. The second part explores the advantages that educational technology has for teaching and learning- the blessings. Part three discusses various negative effects of Educational Technology. Although technology has brought forth significant positive outcomes, it has encouraged laziness, misguided students and created dependency among learners. The paper presents suggestions on how educational Technology can be utilized to obtain optimal outcomes.