INFLUENCE OF PERSONNEL RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DELIVERY IN KENYA

Abstract

This study sought to assess the influence of personnel risk management strategies on delivery of road construction projects in Kenya, with the main focus on Nairobi Expressway, Kenol-marua and Isebani-Ahero road projects. The aspect of the personnel risk management strategies that were examined were risk avoidance and risk mitigation. To accomplish the objectives explanatory approach research design sufficed, and random stratified sampling aimed at 3 road projects. Civil engineers, site engineers, contract engineers, quantity surveyors, and project managers acted as the key respondends. Quantitative data was analyzed by calculating the response rate with descriptive statistics such as means, median, standard deviation, and percentages using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 26. The analyzed data was presented by the use of frequency tables. The qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis where common themes were placed together and then subjected to descriptive statistics. The coefficient of determination R2 = 0.140 and R= 0.374 at 0.01significance level. The model indicated that personnel risk management explained 14% of the variation in project delivery (R2 = 0.14). In other words, 14% of the project deliveries were influenced by personnel risk management strategies. In the road construction project investigated, they employed competent workers, supervised efficiently, trained workers, rewarded employees, ensured communication is effective from administration to all the workforce, and promoted highly productive employees. The study recommended that Road Construction Company’s management should devise and implement personnel risk management strategies. They should ensure safety of employees is guaranteed and motivates them to maintain competent workers. Furthermore, implementation of the strategies to protect their employees from injuries and avoidance of risk or uncertainties associated with personnel risks should be highly considered.