Kibabii University’s serene, student-centered, and intellectually stimulating environment nurtured a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. The School of Business and Economics (SOBE) offered not only a supportive learning atmosphere but also a community of committed lecturers whose guidance strengthened my critical thinking, research capacity, and ability to apply theory to practical organizational issues. I further benefited from the outstanding leadership of Dr. Kati, Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, whose efficiency, timely communication, and dedication to creating a comfortable environment for postgraduate students greatly enhanced my academic experience.

I am especially grateful to my supervisors, Dr. Laura Mamuli and Dr. Stephen Eshiteti, for their expert mentorship throughout the research process. Dr. Mamuli provided invaluable direction in shaping the background, conceptual framework, and theoretical grounding of my study. Her insightful guidance enriched the clarity and scholarly rigor of my dissertation. In complement, Dr. Eshiteti offered exceptional support in research methodology and data analysis. His detailed feedback and analytical expertise were instrumental in strengthening the precision, credibility, and depth of my findings. Developing my research on Hybrid Working Practices, Team Dynamics, and Employee Performance in Public Universities, Kenya, was both demanding and rewarding