Human Resource Practices and Talent Retention in Private Universities in Kenya

Abstract

This study will examine the effects of human resource practices on talent retention in Private Universities in Kenya. The specific objectives for this study will be:

• Training,
• Compensation,
• Work environment, and
• Organizational culture

The target population for this study will be 41 private universities from which private universities with LIA will be selected in Nairobi. A sampling frame eliminates a sampling error and provides an equal opportunity for all individuals in the population. The study will have a sample frame of 13 private universities with LIA which will be the unit of analysis. All the variables will be anchored on theories, and inferential descriptive statistics will be used in this study. The instruments will be tested for reliability and validity before the actual collection of data. Data will be collected with the help of questionnaires which will be both structured and semi-structured. Data will be analyzed with the help of a statistical package for social science (SPPS) version 23 and presented in the form of pie charts, graphs, and tables.