Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-4 | Issue-08 | 560-566
Original Research Article
Examining the Influence of Physical Material Distribution on Service Delivery at the British Army Training Unit, Nanyuki, Kenya
Robinson Ateya, Paul Gesimba, David Gichuhi
Published : Aug. 30, 2019
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of physical material distribution on service delivery at the British
Army Training Unit, Nanyuki, Kenya. This study was pegged on the human systems dynamics and the institutional
theory. A descriptive research design was adopted to analyze the effect of materials management on service delivery. The
target population was 535, from which a sample of 229 respondents was used to obtain information. A stratified random
sampling technique was used to ensure that there are no biases in the selection of the respondents. The respondents were
divided into two strata; the industrial and non-industrial employees. Data was collected using a questionnaire, which
contained open and closed-ended questions. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire was tested using content
validity and Cronbach’s Alpha, respectively. A pilot study was undertaken at the Kahawa Barracks. The data collected
was analyzed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics enabled the researcher to present data in a meaningful way,
while inferential statistics helped to deduce meaning to the findings. A regression analysis was conducted to test the
hypothesis presented in the study. Presentation of the findings was done with tables and graphs. On the effect of physical
material distribution, the study found out that there is a strong transportation system in the organization, however; no
regulations had been put in place to select the transportation modes also the study uncovered that the organization had
made sufficient investments for warehousing infrastructure. In addition, physical material distribution was found to have
a positive correlation with service delivery (r= 0.319; p= 0.000). There was a demonstration that a statistically significant
relationship exists between physical material distribution and service delivery at BATUK. The study recommended that a
similar study should be conducted in other organizations in the public and private sectors in Kenya.