International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies
2025; 6(i): 166-184
ISSN:
2311 7575
INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGICAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AMONG STAFF WORKING REMOTELY IN KINDE ENGINEERING WORKS IN KENYA
Kiririu Joanally Ndegwa & Gladys Nafula
Published:
01 December, 2025
Volume:
6
Issue:
i
Keywords:
Technological infrastructure, employee productivity, remote work, ICT support
This study examined how technological infrastructure influences employee productivity,
particularly in a post-pandemic context where remote work has become increasingly
prevalent. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model and the Resource-Based View
theory, the study explored the extent to which access to digital tools, internet connectivity,
IT support, and user competence contribute to employee performance outcomes. A
descriptive and correlational research design was adopted, utilizing both quantitative and
qualitative data. The target population comprised 123 employees, from which a sample
of 94 respondents was selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected
using structured questionnaires and interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics,
regression, and thematic analysis. The findings revealed that technological infrastructure
had a significant positive relationship with employee productivity (R² = 0.502, p < 0.001),
indicating that improvements in digital capacity explained about 50.2% of variations in
productivity levels among remote workers. Respondents reported high satisfaction with
the availability of software tools, system reliability, and IT support responsiveness, which
collectively enhanced timeliness, task completion, and output quality. Qualitative
findings further supported these results, emphasizing that digital infrastructure promotes
communication efficiency, accountability, and innovation within remote teams. However,
some challenges, such as inconsistent connectivity and over-monitoring through digital
tools, were noted as potential productivity constraints. The study concluded that robust
technological infrastructure is critical for sustaining productivity in remote working
environments. Kinde Engineering Works’ investment in modern digital systems and
employee training has contributed significantly to maintaining performance consistency
despite geographical dispersion. The study recommends continued infrastructure
upgrades, capacity-building initiatives, and balanced remote work policies that integrate
flexibility with effective supervision. These insights extend beyond Kinde Engineering
Works, offering practical implications for other firms in Kenya’s ISP and engineering
sectors seeking to optimize performance under digital and hybrid work models.