Abstract: Within Kenya's research landscape, the concept of project sustainability is increasingly emerging as a widespread issue in both the private and public sectors. Despite witnessing substantial advancements in project implementation, the post-implementation phase often falls short in terms of sustainability, resulting in a meagre number of projects being able to maintain their longevity. This study aimed to contribute to the expanding body of knowledge by investigating the impact of knowledge sharing as a moderator on the association between Stakeholder Identification, Stakeholder Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, and Stakeholder Empowerment on the sustainability of Corporate Social Responsibility Programs (CSRPs) in Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions (TVETs) in western Kenya. Review of literature and identification of knowledge gaps formed the basis of the conceptual model and hypotheses. The findings revealed that knowledge sharing plays a crucial role in moderating the stakeholder management process and ensuring the long-term sustainability of CSRPs in TVETs. In conclusion, the study establishes that the joint effect of stakeholder identification and stakeholder engagement, moderated by knowledge sharing, has a more substantial influence on the sustainability of CSRPs compared to the separate effects of the predictor variables. To enhance the sustainability of CSRPs in TVETs, the study recommends providing stakeholders with training on effective stakeholder communication and engagement, thereby strengthening the stakeholder management process.
Keywords: Knowledge Sharing, Stakeholder Identification, Stakeholder Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Empowerment, Sustainability.
Title: Exploring the Moderating Effect of Knowledge Sharing on the Relationship between Stakeholder Management Process and Sustainability of Corporate Social Responsibility Projects, in Western Kenya
Author: Calistus Adema Luhombo, Kevin Ogonji Muluka
International Journal of Recent Research in Interdisciplinary Sciences (IJRRIS)
ISSN 2350-1049
Vol. 11, Issue 2, April 2024 - June 2024
Page No: 9-27
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Published Date: 06-April-2024