| dc.description.abstract | This research proposal sought to investigate factors influencing the completion of Parents
Teachers Associations funded projects in secondary schools in Migori District. The study was
guided by five objectives: To explore how availability of finance influence completion of Parents
Teachers Association funded projects in public secondary schools in Migori District; to examine
the influence of monitoring and evaluation on completion of Parents Teachers Association
funded projects in public secondary schools in Migori District; to explore the extent to which
competence of PTA committee members, influence completion of Parents Teachers Association
funded projects in public secondary schools in Migori District; to assess how management
discipline of committee members influences completion of Parents Teachers Association funded
projects in public secondary schools in Migori District; and lastly to establish the extent to
which the sponsors of the schools influence completion of Parents Teachers Association funded
projects in public secondary schools in Migori District. This study was supported by a
comprehensive literature review section in Chapter Two. The study adopted the descriptive
research survey design. Probability sampling technique was used in the selection of the study sample.
A set of questionnaires were used for the collection of data from the project management committee
members. Data collected was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and
Microsoft Excel software. Pearson‟s product moment correlations were computed to show the
relationship between variables. The study findings revealed that there was positive influence of
availability of finance; monitoring and evaluation on completion of PTA funded projects.
Competence of PTA members and their management disciple as well as sponsors of schools too
had a positive influence on completion of projects. It was however noted that the experience of
members had no influence on completion of projects in Migori District. Following the findings,
the study concluded that, inadequate planning, under costing as well as inaccurate estimates in
the initial budgeting led to premature depletion of resources therefore influencing completion of
projects. There was a weak monitoring and evaluation which led to poor supervision of the
projects and hence lack of completion. The study also concluded that managerial skills are
needed as well as high education levels of Diploma and above for PMC members to competently
manage the school projects. Another conclusion was that projects should be prioritized instead of
allocating funds in adhoc manner in order for them to be completed on time. Finally, the study
concluded that lack of knowledge of sponsors‟ roles led to conflict between them and school
administration. Based on the above findings, the study recommended that thorough planning
should be done as well as an internal monitoring and evaluation be put in place to access the
projects before and during implementation. Training and capacity building of PMC members
should be done before and during implementation of projects. Appointment of PMC members
should be on merit and not based on sponsor affiliations. It was hoped that the findings of this
study would provide essential information and add to the body of knowledge in the area of project
management in schools. | en |
