Centre for leadership and Management

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    Exploring the Strategies for Mainstreaming Ethics and Integrity in Research and Scholarship at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa
    (Tangaza University, 2025-09) Elizabeth Onoja
    Ethics has received so much attention in the recent past, yet unethical practices continue to persist in society. Given that higher learning institutions play an essential role in shaping individuals for various sectors, it becomes imperative to explore the extent to which ethics is integrated into their core mandate and identify any prevailing concerns. Thus, this research explored strategies for mainstreaming ethics and integrity in research and scholarship in private institutions of higher learning in Kenya, with particular focus on the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Specifically, the study sought to explore available ethics and integrity policies for research and scholarship, leadership strategies in mainstreaming ethics and integrity in research and scholarship, and how students can enhance the mainstreaming of ethics and integrity in research and scholarship. This qualitative research purposively sampled 30 participants comprising academic and student affairs units, including representatives from undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty, disciplinary committee, administrative staff under DVC academics, quality assurance officer and library staff. The study found out that participants are largely aware of the available ethics and integrity policies guiding research and scholarship with various implementation approaches used in emphasizing and ensuring adherence to the stipulated standards. Findings notably indicated alignment of students’ perceptions of the implementation process with the intended purpose by the management, which focuses on enhancing a culture of academic integrity, leading to responsible stewardship of the larger society. While the overall implementation process indicated good progress in building a culture of academic integrity, the need to improve communication and accessibility of integrity policies, the need to be more humane and inclusive, as well as embracing a paradigm shift, remain areas of concern. Improving the implementation approaches, particularly focusing on the prevention measures with possible adjustments of the disciplinary actions, and flexibility to embrace new changes and concepts like coaching and mentorship could enhance ownership of the process and sustained achievement of academic integrity. The study made recommendations to groups including: students, lecturers, leaders, researchers, institutions and policy makers, for understanding ethics policies, being intentional about preventive measures of addressing academic dishonesty, and proper alignment of perceptions in order to enhance academic integrity. Thus, contributing to the effort of producing ethical and responsible stewards for societal transformation.
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    Relationship between Leadership Styles of Small Christian Community Leaders and the Christian Spirituality of Members in Outer-ring Deanery, Archdiocese of Nairobi, Kenya
    (Tangaza University, 2025-10) Misgana Surafiel
    The study investigated the relationship between leadership styles of SCC leaders and Christian spirituality among members of SCCs in the Outer-ring Deanery of the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Leaders of these SCCs are expected to demonstrate and promote ethical leadership values. However, SCCs leaders appears to be adopting a secular leadership approach that emphasize authority, personal interest, tribal considerations, competition during elections of SCCs leaders and a lack of accountability. Such tendencies contradict goals of Christian leadership values rooted in service and spiritual growth. Guided by the theories of Servant Leadership and Spiritual Well-being, the study examined the existing leadership styles among SCCs, level of Christian spirituality, the relationship between the demographic characteristics and level of Christian spirituality, and the relationship between leadership styles of SCC leaders and Christian spirituality among members in Outer-ring Deanery. The research employed a positivist approach, and literature was reviewed thematically. A quantitative method was used and the respondents were selected through a cluster multi-stage random sampling technique. Data were collected from 408 members of SCCs using structured questionnaire on the Leadership Style and Spirituality Scales. Data analyzed involved descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson’s correlational, assisted by SPSS version 25. The findings revealed that democratic leadership style was dominant and that the overall level of Christian spirituality was high. The results further showed that education level, position held in the SCCs and marital status had significant associations with Christian spirituality. Additionally, democratic leadership demonstrated a moderate positive and statistically significant relationship with Christian spirituality, and autocratic leadership style showed a weak insignificant positive relationship, while laissez-faire styles emerged as a significant negative predictor of spirituality. The study concluded that leadership style plays a vital role in shaping and promoting Christian spirituality within SCCs. It recommended SCC leaders enhance democratic or participatory leadership practices. Future research could adopt longitudinal and qualitative approaches to better capture the contextual realities of SCCs, and develop a guided model for leadership formation within the church.
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    The Contribution of Administrative and Teaching Staff to Ethical Leadership in Selected Christian Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya
    (Tangaza University, 2024) Muigu Hilda
    This study explored the contribution of administrative and teaching staff in promoting ethical leadership within Christian universities in Nairobi County, Kenya. It focuses on three main objectives: first, to examine how staff modeling behaviors can lay the groundwork for ethical leadership; second, to identify the challenges these staff members encounter in their efforts to practice ethical leadership; and third, to propose strategies for enhancing ethical leadership among them. The research describes significant challenges, such as malpractices and mismanagement, which hinder effective learning and ethical development within these institutions. It underscores the urgent need for strong ethical leadership to foster a supportive environment conducive to learning and moral growth. While there is considerable literature on ethical leadership across different organizations, there is a significant gap in studies examining the roles of administrative and teaching staff in contributing to ethical leadership. To achieve its objectives, the study utilized a qualitative descriptive research design, conducting in-depth interviews with thirty participants, fifteen from administrative roles and fifteen from faculty, selected through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was employed to extract key themes related to ethical leadership. Findings reveal that promoting integrity, justice, and empowerment, along with integrating religious values into leadership practices, are crucial for enhancing ethical leadership. However, the study also highlights several challenges faced by staff, including the difficulty of balancing personal faith with professional responsibilities, navigating complex institutional dynamics, and ensuring fairness in decision-making processes. To effectively tackle these challenges and strengthen ethical leadership among staff, the study recommends revising institutional policies, enhancing empowerment initiatives, and fostering a culture of justice and fairness within university settings. These actions are essential for cultivating a robust ethical leadership culture in Christian universities in Nairobi.
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    The Role of Organizational Culture on Employee Performance: A Case Of Private Universities in Langata Sub-County, Nairobi County.
    (Tangaza University, 2024) KABUYA NAZARENE MAKENA
    The primary objective of this study was to explore the role of organizational culture on employee performance among private universities in Nairobi County, specifically focusing on private universities within Langata Sub-County. The study was anchored on two theories: the Competing Values Framework (CVF) and the Edgar Schein model, which explained different dimensions of organizational culture and how they influenced employee performance. The research objectives were to explore the dominant type of organizational culture adopted in private universities and their influence on employee performance in Langata sub-county, Nairobi County. The study also aimed to identify the specific dimensions of organizational culture that influenced employee performance within private universities in Langata sub county. Additionally, it sought to determine the market-driven factors that affected both organizational culture and employee performance in private universities located in Langata sub-county, Nairobi County. The study established how internal factors such as the dominant organizational culture and specific dimensions of organizational culture, along with external factors such as market-driven influences, collectively shaped the organizational culture, consequently affecting employee performance. A qualitative, multi-case research design was utilized. It focused on the only five (5) private universities in Langata sub-county, Nairobi County. The sample size consisted of 25 participants selected through purposive sampling. The participants included Heads of Departments, administrators, faculty members, support staff, and students. Thematic data analysis was used to draw conclusions, which, in turn, provided practical insights and recommendations for leaders. The findings revealed that a collaborative and supportive organizational culture significantly enhanced employee performance in private universities in Langata sub-county, while challenges such as resistance to change and misalignment with market demands hindered the preservation and adaptation of this culture. Based on the findings of this study, these insights could guide policy-making to cultivate a performance-enhancing culture within private higher learning institutions.