Effects of training and development on sustainability of social enterprises: a case of Sisters´ Blended Value Project
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2025
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Nasiali, C. M.
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Strathmore University
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This study assessed the effect of training and development on the sustainability of social enterprises, focusing on the participation of the Catholic sisters in the Sisters´ Blended Value Project (SBVP) in Kenya. The dependent variable was sustainable social enterprises, which was measured by studying the performance of social, economic and environmental principles. The study was anchored on innovation theory, theory of change and stakeholder theory. A pragmatism research philosophy was adopted with a mixed method approach where both quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection were used. Quantitatively, a survey was administered while qualitatively, interviews and Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) was acquired. Descriptive research design was used to implement quantitative and qualitative data collection. The target population was 280 from which a sample of 160 was derived using the Yamane’s formula (1967) and purposive sampling applied. This involved sisters who had benefitted from the SBVP and stakeholders. Quantitative data was collected using a survey Google form, and a link was sent to the study respondents via email or WhatsApp. This comprised questions that sought demographic information connecting to the research competencies. Structured interview questions were prepared for the interview and used for the FGDs. In addition, the study will be significant in that it will facilitate different stakeholders, including policymakers in the Catholic Church and academicians on how to continue supporting the project's beneficiaries. This study was carried out in Kenya between April and May 2024. The study found that financial literacy is statistically significant to sustainability of Catholic sisters’ social enterprises, marketing skills statistically significant to sustainability, and entrepreneurial skills statistically significant to sustainability of social enterprises of Catholic sisters in Kenya. The study concluded that training and development have significant effects on the sustainability of social enterprises of Catholic sisters in Kenya. The study recommends that Catholic sisters operating Blended Value Projects should ensure implementation of training and development programs for their employees to sharpen their skills and capacity in delivering the desired operation outcomes in order to foster business sustainability.
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Social Enterprise, Sustainability, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Leadership development, Capacity building
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Nasiali, C. M. (2025). Effects of training and development on sustainability of social enterprises: A case of Sisters´ Blended Value Project [Strathmore University]. http://hdl.handle.net/11071/15958