Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to establish the effect of resource allocation on institutional
performance. The study specifically sought to analyse the effect of resource allocation on organizational
performance. It employed descriptive survey design and used a structured questionnaire to gather data
from both the management and employees of Kenya meat Commission. The target population constituted a
total of 301 employees out of which, sample size of 169 employees were selected using both simple and
stratified random sampling methods. Data were analysed descriptive and inferential statistics. The results
further indicated that there was a statistically significant relationship between resource allocation and the
performance of Kenya Meat Commission ( R2 = .284; Adj. R2 = .257 ;F (6.162 )=10.702; t=12.403; P-value
=.000) . It was recommended that KMC needs to emphasis more on how to effectively allocate and
manage their resources in order to enhance their decision-making process and hence improve on
institutional performance. The null hypothesis that resource allocation has no statistically significant effect
on institutional performance was rejected. The study concluded that resource allocation was an important
component in enhance performance of KMC. It was concluded that resource allocation to major
department at KMC was a key factor in determining the performance of KMC. This entailed ensuring that
adequate budgets are prepared to take care of the key aspects’ corporate social responsibilities activities
area, Infrastructures, modern technology in the company and regular training of the staff.
Key words: Resource allocation , institutional performance, Kenya Meat Commission, state
corporations
