SENIOR LECTURER
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

3.      Biography:    
Dr. James Muya is a senior Lecturer of strategic and Human Resources Management. He has a wide experience in teaching students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has supervised to completion over 20 MBA students and 7 PhD students. He has published over 50 articcles in peer reviwed journals. He is also a peer reviewer in several journals. He is a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management.

4.      Academic Qualifications:   

•   DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Strategic Management) Moi University (2009-2014),
•    MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (M.B.A)  (Strategic Management), Kenyatta University,(2003-2007)
•    BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A Hons)  Moi University (1990- 1995)
•    POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (P.G.D.E.) (CREDIT ONE), Kenyatta University (1997-1998)
•    DIPLOMAS IN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND PRINCIPLES OF MODERN MANAGEMENT, 1994/1995, College of Professional  Management
•    MUTITU S.D.A SECONDARY SCHOOL (1986-1989)
•    KIAMBOGO PRIMARY SCHOOL (1978-1985)

5.      Research Interests:    My research interests are in: Organization culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Agility, Organization Competitiveness. I have supervised over MBA students and 7 PhD students in these areas and publishes over 50 articles in peer reviewed journals

6.      Publications:    Research Publications Since Appointment as a Senior Lecturer
    Omwenga, A., Ngacho, C., and Muya, J. (2019). Effects of Reverse Logistics Practices on Competitiveness of Plastic Packaging Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journals of Academics & Research: IJARKE Business & management Journal. DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/1.2article14, Vol.1, Issue 2, PP 153-162. ISSN: 2617-4138, Jan, 2019.
    Bosire, K, Muya, J (2019). Non-Monetary Compensation Practices and Employee Output: A Critical Review of Literature. International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology. ISSN 2412-0294, April.
   Mwanza,E, Muya, J, Mwanza, J (2019). Leadership Styles of Secondary School-Heads and Academic Performance in Busia County, Kenya. International Journals of Academics & Research: IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal, ISSN: 2617-703X, May – Jul.  
    Thuo, A, Muya, J & Omagwa, P (2019). Effects of Innovation as a Strategic Business Enabler on the Performance of Postal Corporation of Kenya. International Journals of Academics & Research: (IJARKE Business & Management Journal), ISSN: 2617-4138. Aug. – Oct.  
    Orucho, D, Muya,J and Omagwa, P (2019). Effect of Financial Resources on Successful Strategy Implementation in Public Universities in Kenya: A survey of Selected Universities in Nairobi County   IJARKE Business & Management Journal, ISSN: 2617-4138, Vol. 2, Issue 1 DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/2.1article41. 2019,457-465, Aug. – Oct,2020
    Muya,J., Omagwa,P, Simiyu,W (2019). Role of Provision of Health Facilities and Services in Human Capital Development in Secondary and Tertiary Learning Institutions in Murang’a County – Kenya, International Journals of Academics & Research (IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal),  ISSN: 2617-703X, May – July.  
    Muya,J., Omagwa,P, Simiyu,W (2019). Relationship between Provision of Teaching and Learning Facilities and Human Capital Development in Secondary and Tertiary Learning Institutions in Murang’a County – Kenya, International Journals of Academics & Research (IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal), ISSN: 2617-703X , May – July
     Kemuma, G,   Wafula , J,  Muya, J (2020). Effect of Portfolio Diversification on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya; A focus on Commercial banks Listed at Nairobi Stock Exchange,  International Journal of Academic Research and Development, ISSN: 2455-4197; www.academicjournal.in Volume 5; Issue 5; 2020; Page No. 20-24
    Moseti, B. M., Chesoli, J. W. & Muya, J. (2020). Moderating Role of Government Policies in the Relationship Between Micro Finance Services and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kisii Town, Kisii County, Kenya, The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management. ISSN 2312-9492 (Online) 2414-8970 Vol. 7, Issue. 3, pp 1264 – 1277. September 10, 2020. www.strategicjournals.com
    Orucho, D, Muya,J and Omagwa, P (2020). Effects of Information Systems on Successful Strategy Implementation in Public Universities in Nairobi County – Kenya, IJARKE Business & Management Journal, ISSN: 2617-4138, Vol. 2, Issue2, DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/3.2article03,  Nov.’20 – Jan. 2021
    Ogega, R, Muya, J & Nyaboga, B (2020). The Effect of Implementation of Gender Diversity Management Policy on Employee Commitment in Selected County Governments in Kenya.  FOCUS: Journal of International Business, Vol. 7 (1), , pp. 41-57 DOI: 10.17492/focus.v7i1.195421 https://www.journalpressindia.com Jan-June
    Ogega, R, Muya, J & Nyaboga, B (2020). Employee Commitment Model with a Focus on Implementation of Diversity Training Policy in Selected County Governments in Kenya, MANTHAN: Journal of Commerce and Management, Volume 7( 2) Doi: 10.17492/jpi.manthan.v7i2.722012 Pages: 52-63, July - December
    Bosire, R., Muya, J., Matula,D (2021). The Moderating Role of Workers’ Union Activities on the Relationship between Employee Wellness Programs and Medical Employee Output at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kenya, Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management, ISSN:2348-8875(Print) ISSN:2348-5302(Online),DOI: 10.36347/sjebm.2021.v08i03.003 pg 88-97, Vol 8(3), March, 2021
    Bosire, R., Muya, J., Matula,D (2021). Employee Recognition Programs and Employee Output as Moderated by Workers’ Union Activities: Evidence from Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.  Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies, ISSN 2415-6663(Print) ISSN 2415-6671(Online), DOI: 10.36348/sjbm.2021.v06i03.003, pg 61-70, March 2021.
    Mainya, R., Muya, J., and Ngacho, C. (2021). Influence of Strategic Innovation on Performance of Coffee Cooperative
Societies in Nyanza Region – Kenya, International Journals of Academics & Research, IJARKE Business & Management Journal. ISSN: 2617-4138, DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/3.4article10, Vol. 3, Issue 4 May – Jul. 2021.
    Mainya, R., Muya, J., and Ngacho, C. (2021). Influence of Product Diversification Strategy on Performance of Coffee Cooperative Societies in Nyanza Region – Kenya, International Journals of Academics & Research, IJARKE Business & Management Journal ISSN: 2617-4138, DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/3.3article06, Vol. 3, Issue 3 Feb. – Apr. 2021.
    Mainya, R., Muya, J., and Ngacho, C. (2021).  Influence Of Quality Management Strategy On Performance Of Coffee Cooperative Societies In Nyanza Region, Kenya, International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology ISSN 2412-0294, Vol VII Issue V, May 2021
     Makori, O., Wafula, J., and Muya, J (2021).  Moderating Influence of Firm Size on Cost of Equity and Financial Performance of Listed Firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange. International Journals of Academics & Research. ISSN: 2617-4138, (IJARKE Business & Management Journal), DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/3.4article08, Vol. 3, Issue 4 May – Jul. 2021.
    Makori, O., Wafula, J., and Muya, J (2021).   Moderating Influence of Firm Size on Cost of Debt and Financial Performance of Listed Firms in Nairobi Securities Exchange. International Journals of Academics & Research, IJARKE Business & Management Journal; ISSN: 2617-4138, DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/3.4article09, Vol. 3, Issue 4 May – Jul. 2021.
    Nyakiba, A., Muya, J., Matula, P. (2022). Influence of Collective Bargaining Activity on Employee Performance  among Public Service Medical Doctors in Nairobi County – Kenya, International Journals of Academics & Research (IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal). ISSN: 2617-703X, DOI: 10.32898/ihssj.02/4.4article06, Vol. 4, Issue 4 May – Jul. 2022.
    Nyakiba, A., Muya,J., Matula, P. (2022).  Influence of Union Organizing Activity on Employee Performance among Public Service Medical Doctors in Nairobi County. Kenya, International Journals of Academics & Research, IJARKE Business & Management Journal; ISSN: 2617-4138, DOI: 10.32898/ibmj.01/4.4article07, Vol. 4, Issue 4, May – Jul. 2022.
    Omosa, H. M., Muya, J., Omari, S., Momanyi, C. (2022). Role of product diversification strategy on performance of selected tea factories in Kenya. International Academic Journal of Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, ISSN: 2518-2382, Vol 2(2), January, 279-296.
    Omosa, M., Muya, J., Omari, S., & Momanyi, C. (2022). Role of product development strategy on performance of tea
factories in Kenya. Reviewed Journal of Human Resource Management, ISSN:2663-127X, February, Vol 3 (1), 1 - 11    
     Makina, I., Muya, J & Ngacho, C. (2022). Effects of Innovation Strategies on the Performance of Government- Owned Sugar Manufacturing Firms in Kenya, International Journals Of Academics & Research, IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal, ISSN: 2617-703X, DOI: 10.32898/ihssj.02/5.1article04, Vol. 5, Issue 1 Aug. – Oct. 2022.
    Makina, I., Muya, J & Ngacho, C. (2022). Effects of Operational Strategies on the Performance of Government- Owned Sugar Manufacturing Firms in Kenya, International Journals of Academics & Research, IJARKE Business & Management Journal, ISSN: 2617-4138, DOI: 10.32898/Ibmj.01/5.1article04, Vol. 5, Issue 1 Aug. – Oct. 2022.
    Malema, K, Muya, J & Ojucku, M (2023). Effects of Outsourced Training Services on Entrepreneurial Performance of Private Security Firms in Nairobi County – Kenya, International  Journals of Academics & Research - IJARKE ISSN: 2617-703X , IJARKE Humanities & Social Sciences Journal,  DOI: 10.32898/ihssj.02/5.3article03
     Nyakiba, A, Muya, J & Matula, P (2024). Moderating Influence of Employee Engagement in the Relationship Between Union Organizing Activity and Employee Performance Among Public Service Medical Doctors in Nairobi County, Kenya, International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Research, doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2024.8609, URL: https://doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2024.8609,  Vol. 8, No.06;  July, 2024 ISSN: 2456-7760.   
    Nyakiba, A, Muya, J & Matula, P (2024).  Influence of Contract Administration Activity on Employee Performance, Moderated by Employee Engagement: Evidence from Doctors in Public Service Health Sector in Nairobi County, Kenya, doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2024.8608   URL: https://doi.org/10.51505/IJEBMR.2024.8608,  Vol. 8, No.06; July, 2024, ISSN: 2456-7760.

University Level Text Book
Matula,P, D.; Akoyo, s, I; Chepkonga, S; & Muya,J (2023). Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, A Handbook for Students and Practitioners, Aura Books, Nairobi, Kenya
Conferences and Workshops
    3rd Data for Governance Alliance (D4GA) Stakeholders Convening on Governance, Democracy and Human Rights in Nairobi-Kenya, 5th -9th August, 2024
    2nd Data for Governance Alliance (D4GA) Stakeholders Convening on Governance, Democracy and Human Rights in Nairobi-Kenya, 6th -10th November 2023
     School of Business, Kenyatta University International Business Research and Industrial Conference (IBRIC) 26th-27th Aug, 2021; Presented a paper titled:  Effects of Innovation as a Strategic Business Enabler on the Performance of Postal Corporation of Kenya.
    Africa Nazarene University Annual Conference:“COVID – 19 Response and Resilience: Multi-sectorial Adaptations, Re-engineering, and Innovative Approaches to Recovery. 13th-14th, October; Presented a paper titled: Effect of  Strategic Business Agility Enablers on Performance of Postal Corporation of Kenya, Nairobi County
     Kenya Labour Laws Compliance Summit 6th -8th November, 2019, Hosted by the Academy of Certified Human Resource Professionals, Masada Hotel, Naivasha
    A Sensitization Workshop on Integrity held on 9th January 2018 at Nairobi Campus
    Workshop on National Cohesion and Principles of Governance on 19th May, 2017 at Nairobi Campus.
    1st Annual Multidisciplinary International Conference held at Kisii University on 27th -29th June, 2017. Presented a paper entitled: Kenyan University Education Curriculum Versus Industrial Requirements.
     2nd International Interdisciplinary Conference Organized by Kisii University, Eldoret Campus on June 24th -27th, 2015 successfully presented a research Paper entitled: Corporate Social Responsibility and Performance of Organizations.

7.      Classes you taught:   

PhD Level:
Corporate Leadership, Contemporary Issues in Management, Strategic Management Theory, Seminar in Human and strategic Management, Independent Papers in Human and strategic Management.
Master Level:
Strategic Management, Human Resources Management, Advanced strategic Management, Advocacy and Negotiations, strategic policy and management, Management theory and Practice
Undergraduate:
Strategic Human Resource Management, Negotiation strategies, Organization Theory and Behavior, Training and Development, Management Consultancy and Counselling, Human resource counselling, Advocacy and negotiation, Management Theory and Practice,

8.      Other relevant links:     ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0532-7104

9.  Official Contact Details:      University Email:muyajn@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke