FACTORS INFLUENCING STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF AFRICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
Kennedy Ongoye Ogwengo - Nazarene University, Kenya
Hezron Osano - Nazarene University, Kenya
ABSTRACT
This research project sought to evaluate the factors influencing strategy implementation in institutions of higher learning in Kenya. The study took place at Africa Nazarene University, Ongata Rongai Campus. The research was undertaken in order to solve the problems of the inability to effectively execute formulated strategies in institutions of higher learning in Kenya. It was aimed at investigating if corporate culture, resource allocation, monitoring and evaluation as well as stakeholder ownership are factors influencing strategy implementation in institutions of higher learning in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive and inferential research methodology whereby 168 full time employees of Africa Nazarene University consisted of the target population and 73 employees were sampled. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as pie charts, tables and bar charts. Barlette’s test of shphericity was used to ascertain reliability of the study. Moreover, the study found out that there is a significant relationship between organisational culture (P<0.001), monitoring and evaluation of strategies (P<0.001), stakeholder ownership (P<0.004) and strategy implementation hence, making the alternative hypothesis true. The study recommends that, a strong monitoring and evaluation system should be put in place, the university should continually train its staff and strengthen its communication channels so that the implementation of strategies are well understood across board.
