Purpose: This study examines the effect of supply chain quality assurance on the performance of state agencies under Kenya's Ministry of Education. Methodology: A descriptive-correlational research design was employed. Data was collected through questionnaires from a sample of 212 staff members across 8 state agencies, selected using stratified purposive sampling. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. Results: The findings revealed that state agencies did not effectively embrace supply chain quality assurance practices. A strong positive correlation was found between supply chain quality assurance and agency performance. The ineffective implementation of quality assurance was identified as a critical factor in the declining performance of these agencies. Theoretical contribution: This study contributes to the literature on supply chain quality management in the public sector, particularly in developing countries. It provides empirical evidence supporting the Expectation Confirmation Theory in the context of educational institutions. Practical implications: The study recommends that state agencies in Kenya's education sector prioritize implementing supply chain quality assurance practices, including ISO certification and staff training, to improve their overall performance and service delivery.
As an island nation, the topic of training and sending out seafarers is a present challenge in Japan. Awareness activities for elementary, junior high, and senior high school students are essential for securing future mariner job candidates. In this study, we conducted maritime and marine educational methods using various procedures to raise awareness about previous maritime industries. We also brought in maritime specialists for junior high school students who will be continuing to maritime educational institutions, and conducted a comparative study of the results. In this study, we compared three types of educational content: lectures on leadership techniques, observational field trips, and hands-on lessons. The results showed that students had the highest interest in the hands-on lessons, followed by observational field trips, then finally the lectures. These results demonstrated that when creating class content for maritime and marine education, this should be adapted to the identity of the young people who are to receive that education.
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