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University of Nairobi
1.
Boru, Diba R.
Strategic management and entreprenuership in food processing companies in Nairobi county
.
Degree: 2014, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76643 
► In times of growing uncertainty and increasing speed of change, both new threats and new opportunities emerge. The identification and exploitation of these opportunities is…
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▼ In times of growing uncertainty and increasing speed of change, both new threats and
new opportunities emerge. The identification and exploitation of these opportunities is
the essence of entrepreneurship whereas the essence of strategic management is in
how these opportunities can be transformed into sustainable competitive advantages.
This study is based on the theory of Resource Based View (RBV). The RBV is used
by strategic management scholars and increasingly by entrepreneurship scholars to
identify and explain persistent performance differences among firms. This study
examines the relationship between entrepreneurship intensity and four specific
strategic management practices in a sample of 52 Kenyan manufacturing firms. The
four strategic management practices include: analysis, planning, flexibility and
control attributes. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the primary data
while secondary data was gathered from reports, websites and journals. Data was
analyzed using SPSS as a tool of analysis and the results of the study indicated a
positive relationship between entrepreneurship intensity and analysis, planning,
flexibility and strategic controls. The fine-grained nature of these results may be of
practical use to firms that are trying to become more entrepreneurial and may help
researchers better understand the interface between strategic management and
corporate entrepreneurship. The compelling theme that emerges from this study is that
a firm‟s strategic management practices influences its entrepreneurial intensity.
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic Analysis; Strategic Planning; Strategic Flexibility; Strategic
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APA (6th Edition):
Boru, D. R. (2014). Strategic management and entreprenuership in food processing companies in Nairobi county
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76643
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Boru, Diba R. “Strategic management and entreprenuership in food processing companies in Nairobi county
.” 2014. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76643.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Boru, Diba R. “Strategic management and entreprenuership in food processing companies in Nairobi county
.” 2014. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Boru DR. Strategic management and entreprenuership in food processing companies in Nairobi county
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76643.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Boru DR. Strategic management and entreprenuership in food processing companies in Nairobi county
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76643
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
2.
Muchira, Muchira G.
Strategic Planning at Family Bank Limited, Kenya
.
Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/96878
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▼ Organizations have continually come up with decisions that are future oriented which leads to realization of their mission and vision. This is as a result of the overwhelming competition in the market; hence financial institutions strive to come up with a winning strategic plan to maintain its customers and increasing its market segmentation. This study sought to determine the strategic planning process and the factors influencing strategic planning at Family Bank Limited. The researcher used both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected using self- administered interview guides while secondary data was collected by use of desk search techniques from published reports and other documents. The data collected using interview guides which was qualitative in nature, was analyzed thematically using conceptual content analysis. From the findings, the study concluded that most banks had adopted strategic planning from review their mission and vision and reviewing external and internal environment. The organizational structure in Family Bank Limited may not reflect with the strategy being implemented due to lack of clearly defined structures in which the bank is organized. The size of the bank in terms of financial and human resource capacity has affected the stretch on the strategic plan to be made for example in terms of profit and company growth, which are purely driven by resources, room for expansion and areas with redundancies clearly identified through the process.
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic Planning
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Muchira, M. G. (2012). Strategic Planning at Family Bank Limited, Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/96878
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Muchira, Muchira G. “Strategic Planning at Family Bank Limited, Kenya
.” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/96878.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Muchira, Muchira G. “Strategic Planning at Family Bank Limited, Kenya
.” 2012. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Muchira MG. Strategic Planning at Family Bank Limited, Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/96878.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Muchira MG. Strategic Planning at Family Bank Limited, Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/96878
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
3.
Elman, Bibiana.
Strategic planning by service providers in the Telecommunication industry in Kenya
.
Degree: 2009, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12708
► The study was undertaken to determine whether service providers in the Telkom industry align themselves to the fast changing and developing industry in Kenya. The…
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▼ The study was undertaken to determine whether service providers in the Telkom industry
align themselves to the fast changing and developing industry in Kenya. The objective of the
study was to analyze what strategic planning practices the service providers have and what
challenges they encounter.
To achieve this, the study was carried out through a cross sectional survey. Primary data was
collected using questionnaires addressed to the CEO’s and top management of the various
service providers to the Telkom industry and administered using the drop and pick method as
well as email. Appointments were made to see the respondents in person or telephone calls
were made where the respondents needed to seek further clarifications. The target
respondents of the study were mainly the top management because they would be more
familiar and involved in the strategic planning in the organizations. Descriptive statistics was
used to analyze the data collected.
The study found out that the strategic planning practices adopted were formal and
documented though the involvement of the strategic planning process is left to the top level
management. The need to involve lower level management in strategic planning as well as
communication of the strategies and the results achieved from the strategies is not considered
to be of great importance to the strategic planners. With the realities of the changing
telecommunication environment to keep up with the new technologies, the service providers
need to improve the strategic planning process and minimize the challenges they face. A
number of measures to reduce these challenges have been highlighted and they include better
need to capture data on the environment, refine performance measures, track and evaluate
strategic plans on a regular basis to assist on long term planning as well as enable expand into
other markets within the region.
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning
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Elman, B. (2009). Strategic planning by service providers in the Telecommunication industry in Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12708
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Elman, Bibiana. “Strategic planning by service providers in the Telecommunication industry in Kenya
.” 2009. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12708.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Elman, Bibiana. “Strategic planning by service providers in the Telecommunication industry in Kenya
.” 2009. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Elman B. Strategic planning by service providers in the Telecommunication industry in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12708.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Elman B. Strategic planning by service providers in the Telecommunication industry in Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12708
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
4.
Mukokho, Ayuya A.
Influence of strategic planning on Performance of public Universities in Kenya: The case of university of Nairobi
.
Degree: 2010, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14512
► Corporate strategy is an essential management tool for achieving a firm’s performance through strategic initiatives. Managers of firms must assess their firm’s current competitive position,…
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▼ Corporate strategy is an essential management tool for achieving a firm’s
performance through strategic initiatives. Managers of firms must assess their firm’s
current competitive position, build a vision for where they must be in future, and craft
transformation strategy to turn the future vision into reality. The research design was
a case study. The areas of interest in this study were the various college departments,
schools and institutes and also the central administration departments which form the
integral part of the University. Structured/unstructured interviews were used with
some open ended questions to allow for more in depth information to be obtained
from the interviewees. The researcher used secondary data from various existing
publications, both administrative and financial reports including government reports.
The unit of analysis for this study included central administration and college
departments together with some institutes and schools. Data was analysed using
content analysis because this study sought data that was qualitative in nature given
that it is a case study.
The study concludes that strategic planning (SP) had an effect on the performance of
the University of Nairobi (UoN). SP had led to overall improvement in various areas
which included compliance with set budgetary levels, events within the UoN being
open to public, work environment, implementation of service delivery charter,
research innovation and technology and outreach and extension
activities/programmes. The study further concludes that University of Nairobi was
faced with various challenges of SP.
The study recommends that in order for (UoN) to overcome the challenges of SP,
there is need for commitment to goals, more staff training, workshops on strategic
planning, increased financing, complete decentralization of operations, marketing of
UoN’s programmes, committed and qualified human resource and increased
participation and consultation of all stake holders
Subjects/Keywords: strategic planning
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Mukokho, A. A. (2010). Influence of strategic planning on Performance of public Universities in Kenya: The case of university of Nairobi
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14512
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mukokho, Ayuya A. “Influence of strategic planning on Performance of public Universities in Kenya: The case of university of Nairobi
.” 2010. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14512.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mukokho, Ayuya A. “Influence of strategic planning on Performance of public Universities in Kenya: The case of university of Nairobi
.” 2010. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Mukokho AA. Influence of strategic planning on Performance of public Universities in Kenya: The case of university of Nairobi
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14512.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mukokho AA. Influence of strategic planning on Performance of public Universities in Kenya: The case of university of Nairobi
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2010. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14512
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Johannesburg
5.
Nel, Johannes Petrus.
Strategiese menslike hulpbronbestuur in die krygstuignywerheid van Suid-Afrika.
Degree: 2014, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11222
► D.Com. (Human Resource Management)
In this study strategic human resources management in the armaments industry is investigated. Strategic management is treated as a management-of-change instrument.…
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▼ D.Com. (Human Resource Management)
In this study strategic human resources management in the armaments industry is investigated. Strategic management is treated as a management-of-change instrument. In the theoretical chapters the position of strategic human resources management within the entire management process is discussed. Existing strategic concepts and approaches are analysed in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses as they occur in current practice. In this way the strengths can be utilised and the weaknesses can be eliminated from the strategic human resources management of South Africa's armaments industry. Strategic management is discussed as a system that comprises two main elements, namely strategic planning and strategy implementation. In this dissertation an analytical survey method was employed. Two different questionnaires were distributed: one was aimed at managers, and the second at supervisors and workers on the shop floor. The aim of the survey was to determine the status quo and to identify the defects in human resources strategic planning in the armaments industry. A total of 1444 questionnaires were distributed, of which 1 216 were returned. Four different statistical analyses were done, namely: The identification of specific problem areas that occur amongst managers and non-managers by way of hypothesis testing. The analysis of specified perceptions amongst managers and non-managers by way of the CHAID analysis (in order to identify significant predictors) and by way of model-building (log linear modelling). The comparison of perceptions in private companies with those in Armscor affiliates by way of model-building (loglinear modelling). The analysis of specified perceptions in the armaments industry as a whole by way of model building (loglinear modelling). The two most significant defects in the strategic human resources planning process that were identified during the investigation are: * A lack of communication between the members of armaments businesses at different organizational levels. A lack of strategic planning in general, and of strategic human resources planning in particular. In order to eliminate the defects that have been identified, the author suggests that * businesses follow a participative management approach; (This includes combined planning.) Middle-level managers become more involved in strategic planning and that they be granted the authority to implement strategic decisions; * management information be updated constantly and that this information be used for analysing the environment so that scenarios can be developed and analysed; strategic management must be accepted as a way of life and must not be associated with specific time intervals; * specific provision be made for two-way communication at all levels in armaments businesses; human resources processes must be treated as a system; (The interaction between the different human resources processes must be borne in mind in strategic human resources management.) productivity should receive special…
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning
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Nel, J. P. (2014). Strategiese menslike hulpbronbestuur in die krygstuignywerheid van Suid-Afrika. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11222
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Nel, Johannes Petrus. “Strategiese menslike hulpbronbestuur in die krygstuignywerheid van Suid-Afrika.” 2014. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11222.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Nel, Johannes Petrus. “Strategiese menslike hulpbronbestuur in die krygstuignywerheid van Suid-Afrika.” 2014. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Nel JP. Strategiese menslike hulpbronbestuur in die krygstuignywerheid van Suid-Afrika. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11222.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Nel JP. Strategiese menslike hulpbronbestuur in die krygstuignywerheid van Suid-Afrika. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11222
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Pretoria
6.
Serrurier, Marc.
South Africa as
a strategic operations destination for chemical
manufactures.
Degree: Gordon Institute of Business
Science (GIBS), 2010, University of Pretoria
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24581
► The decision to expand the operational base of the company into developing markets is but one of the many decisions that executives of multinational companies…
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▼ The decision to expand the operational base of the
company into developing markets is but one of the many decisions
that executives of multinational companies should be considering in
today’s age of increased globalisation. As foreign direct
investment can provide excellent alternatives to formal development
capital, developing economies are increasingly leveraging this
option to develop their home economy and industries within it. This
research paper investigates the determinants of foreign direct
investment by multinational United States based chemical companies
into the chemical industries of the world. This offers a potential
solution as to what the
strategic reasons for this investment may
be, as well as determines what the local country can do better to
improve its position. The research clusters 26 variables into five
cluster groupings that include the value of human capital, level of
country infrastructure, industry performance factors, governance
indicators and environmental compliance indicators. The variables
within the cluster groupings are subjected to a regression analysis
with the investment of US multinational companies into worldwide
chemical industries as the constant variable. The results yield a
model with a R² value for the regression of over 0.8 with six
variables considered significant contributors to the
model.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr H Barnard (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: UCTD; Strategic
planning
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APA (6th Edition):
Serrurier, M. (2010). South Africa as
a strategic operations destination for chemical
manufactures. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24581
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Serrurier, Marc. “South Africa as
a strategic operations destination for chemical
manufactures.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24581.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Serrurier, Marc. “South Africa as
a strategic operations destination for chemical
manufactures.” 2010. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Serrurier M. South Africa as
a strategic operations destination for chemical
manufactures. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24581.
Council of Science Editors:
Serrurier M. South Africa as
a strategic operations destination for chemical
manufactures. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24581
University of Nairobi
7.
Wahome, Esther W.
Strategic planning practices adopted by the University of Nairobi
.
Degree: 2009, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12442
► Strategic planning is the cornerstone of every organization without which the organization will never know where it is going or whether it will ever get…
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▼ Strategic planning is the cornerstone of every organization without which the organization will
never know where it is going or whether it will ever get there. While strategic planning is
important, what is of more importance is how it is practiced in the different institutions or
organizations. Different scholars and author have advanced that strategic planning can be formed
implicit as well as formulated explicitly (Mintzerberg 1991 and Johnson and Scoles, 1993).
While several studies have been done in Kenya on the strategic planning practices, most of them
have been to general to elicit a comprehensive view on strategic planning practices adopted by
institutions.
The purpose of the study was to add on to the existing knowledge on strategic planning practices
by investigating strategic planning practices adopted by the University of Nairobi. This was a
case study on Strategic Planning practice adopted by the University of Nairobi. College
Registrars from each of the six colleges in the university were involved. The study used
primarily primary data sources collected through interviews conducted on the college registrars.
The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed using content analysis
Subjects/Keywords: Implicit;
Strategic Planning
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APA (6th Edition):
Wahome, E. W. (2009). Strategic planning practices adopted by the University of Nairobi
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12442
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wahome, Esther W. “Strategic planning practices adopted by the University of Nairobi
.” 2009. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12442.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wahome, Esther W. “Strategic planning practices adopted by the University of Nairobi
.” 2009. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Wahome EW. Strategic planning practices adopted by the University of Nairobi
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12442.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Wahome EW. Strategic planning practices adopted by the University of Nairobi
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2009. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12442
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Pretoria
8.
[No author].
South Africa as a strategic operations destination for
chemical manufactures
.
Degree: 2010, University of Pretoria
URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05122010-132515/
► The decision to expand the operational base of the company into developing markets is but one of the many decisions that executives of multinational companies…
(more)
▼ The decision to expand the operational base of the
company into developing markets is but one of the many decisions
that executives of multinational companies should be considering in
today’s age of increased globalisation. As foreign direct
investment can provide excellent alternatives to formal development
capital, developing economies are increasingly leveraging this
option to develop their home economy and industries within it. This
research paper investigates the determinants of foreign direct
investment by multinational United States based chemical companies
into the chemical industries of the world. This offers a potential
solution as to what the
strategic reasons for this investment may
be, as well as determines what the local country can do better to
improve its position. The research clusters 26 variables into five
cluster groupings that include the value of human capital, level of
country infrastructure, industry performance factors, governance
indicators and environmental compliance indicators. The variables
within the cluster groupings are subjected to a regression analysis
with the investment of US multinational companies into worldwide
chemical industries as the constant variable. The results yield a
model with a R² value for the regression of over 0.8 with six
variables considered significant contributors to the
model.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr H Barnard (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: UCTD;
Strategic planning
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author], [. (2010). South Africa as a strategic operations destination for
chemical manufactures
. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05122010-132515/
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
author], [No. “South Africa as a strategic operations destination for
chemical manufactures
.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05122010-132515/.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
author], [No. “South Africa as a strategic operations destination for
chemical manufactures
.” 2010. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
author] [. South Africa as a strategic operations destination for
chemical manufactures
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05122010-132515/.
Council of Science Editors:
author] [. South Africa as a strategic operations destination for
chemical manufactures
. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05122010-132515/
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
9.
Bartis, Heidi Vöhn.
Effective leadership communication as a key role in the achievement of strategic alignment
.
Degree: 2014, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
URL: http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/1431
► Communicating for strategic alignment requires senior executives to be communicating leaders. This statement is evident when one reads of senior executives admitting that it is…
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▼ Communicating for strategic alignment requires senior executives to be
communicating leaders. This statement is evident when one reads of senior
executives admitting that it is not the lack of strategy that occupies their minds, but
rather their organisation’s ability to execute a strategy. The pertinent issue is
therefore the ability of leaders to communicate in such a way that followers can
answer the following questions:
Do we know where our organisation is now in relation to its strategic direction and
where is it heading? Do we understand how the roles we play contribute to the bigger
picture? Do we know what the challenges and opportunities are on the way ahead
and how we plan to deal with them? Do we understand how our actions contribute to
achieving the organisation’s goals and in turn impact on the success of the
organisation?
These are some of the questions that are asked when leaders and followers seek
strategic business alignment in their organisations. This debate is supported by
authors who state that strategic communication can help to overcome the barrier of
poor alignment and poor performance. The literature review revealed strong evidence
that organisations require leadership commitment to create the ‘line of sight’ through
effective leadership communication, exemplary leadership behaviour, and having the
right people in the right place for strategy development, execution and measurement
to ensure that organisations are successful in an ever-changing business
environment.
The study therefore focused on what the role of leadership communication is to
ensure that employees understand the ‘bigger picture’ for the organisation and what
they and leadership need to do to execute the strategy successfully and achieve the
goals of the organisation. It aimed to understand the perceptions and expectations of
employees in terms of the role of leadership communication as an enabler of
strategic alignment.
The study investigated, through a case study involving senior, middle and junior
managers within a Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed company in the fastmoving
consumer goods (FMCG) industry, the respondents’ perceptions of the
current effectiveness of leadership communication behaviour and patterns and their
perceptions of the importance of elements of leadership communication behaviour for
the success of strategic alignment in the organisation. The gaps between
respondents’ perceptions of the effectiveness of leadership communication behaviour
and their perceptions of the relative importance of such leadership communication
behaviour for the success of strategic alignment in the organisation were also
measured and analysed.
The measurement was conducted through two five-point Likert scales applied to the
same set of Likert items where the highest and lowest scores were assigned to the
variables by the respondents in terms of the importance and effectiveness of the role
of leadership communication and strategic alignment.
The results revealed that employees rated…
Subjects/Keywords: Leadership;
Strategic planning
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Bartis, H. V. (2014). Effective leadership communication as a key role in the achievement of strategic alignment
. (Thesis). Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Retrieved from http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/1431
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bartis, Heidi Vöhn. “Effective leadership communication as a key role in the achievement of strategic alignment
.” 2014. Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/1431.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bartis, Heidi Vöhn. “Effective leadership communication as a key role in the achievement of strategic alignment
.” 2014. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Bartis HV. Effective leadership communication as a key role in the achievement of strategic alignment
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Cape Peninsula University of Technology; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/1431.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Bartis HV. Effective leadership communication as a key role in the achievement of strategic alignment
. [Thesis]. Cape Peninsula University of Technology; 2014. Available from: http://etd.cput.ac.za/handle/20.500.11838/1431
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Johannesburg
10.
Fourie, Barend Jacob.
The role of strategic leadership in strategy implementation.
Degree: 2010, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3031
► D.Com. (Strategic Management)
A review of the literature reveals that strategy implementation is an important component of the strategic management process. In addition, it has…
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▼ D.Com. (Strategic Management)
A review of the literature reveals that strategy implementation is an important component of the strategic management process. In addition, it has been noted that there is a high failure rate in the implementation of strategy as a result of the existence of many potential barriers to the effective implementation of strategy. A lack of leadership – specifically strategic leadership – in the management structures of organisations has been identified as one of the possible barriers to the effective implementation of strategy. However, strategic leadership is also widely regarded as one of the key drivers of strategy implementation. In view of the fact that the role of strategic leadership in strategy implementation has been overlooked, the following research question was addressed: What is the perceived role of strategic leadership in the implementation of strategy in South African organisations? In the light of the identified problem and research question, the primary objective of this study was to investigate the perceived role of strategic leadership in the implementation of strategy in South African organisations. The thesis was that strategic leadership positively contribute to the effective implementation of strategy in South African organisations.
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning; Business planning; Leadership
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APA (6th Edition):
Fourie, B. J. (2010). The role of strategic leadership in strategy implementation. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3031
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Fourie, Barend Jacob. “The role of strategic leadership in strategy implementation.” 2010. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3031.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Fourie, Barend Jacob. “The role of strategic leadership in strategy implementation.” 2010. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Fourie BJ. The role of strategic leadership in strategy implementation. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3031.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Fourie BJ. The role of strategic leadership in strategy implementation. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3031
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
11.
Kefa, Gladys B.
Challenges of implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Limuru District, Kiambu county
.
Degree: 2014, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76179
► Strategic planning has been used as a management to ol to help improve performance by ensuring that members are working towards the sa me goals…
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▼ Strategic planning has been used as a management to
ol to help improve performance
by ensuring that members are working towards the sa
me goals and continuously
adjusting the direction of the organization to the
changing environment on the basis of
obtained results. Implementation of strategic plann
ing covers the entire managerial
activities including such matters as motivation, co
mpensation, management appraisal
and control processes. However lack of fully implem
entation of strategic plans is due
to the fact that there are several challenges that
have to be addressed the concerned
parties. The objective of the study was to determin
e the challenges of implementation
of strategic plans in Public Secondary Schools in L
imuru District, Kiambu County.
The study adopted a descriptive research design. Th
e study used census survey in
which all the 18 public secondary schools were sele
cted. Simple random sampling
was then used to select 72 respondents. The study u
sed questionnaires to collect data.
Before analysis, data was edited first to identify
and eliminate any errors made by the
respondents. The data was then taken through the st
atistical package for social
sciences after being coded then analyzed and result
s presented using frequency tables,
pie charts and bar graphs. The study established th
at despite the embraced strategic
planning there the plans under implementation in mo
st schools encountered various
challenges as Public Secondary Schools in Limuru Di
strict, Kiambu County had low
strategic plan implementation. The study found that
political changes and economic
changes physical environmental changes, social cult
ural factors, management policies
and competitor’s actions cause the alteration of th
e school strategic plan. Based on the
research findings, it is concluded that strategic p
lanning is a management tool that
helps an organization to focus its energy, to ensur
e that members of the organization
are working towards the same goals, to assess and a
djust the organization's direction
in response to a changing environment. The study re
commends that Principals /
Deputies should be equipment with the necessary man
agerial skills to help them
successfully implement strategic plans in their res
pective schools. There is need for
public secondary schools to form strategic alliance
s with development partners so as
to enhance their performance and there is also need
to form strategic collaborations
which will enhance strategic plan implementation. F
uture research should also focus
on both public and private secondary schools in Ken
ya in order to find out the
relationship between strategic planning and their p
erformance. Schools should
embrace institutional policies which they should en
force strictly to ensure they help in
the successful implementation of the school’s strat
egic plans.
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning; Strategic Plan Implementation; Public Schools
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APA (6th Edition):
Kefa, G. B. (2014). Challenges of implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Limuru District, Kiambu county
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76179
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kefa, Gladys B. “Challenges of implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Limuru District, Kiambu county
.” 2014. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76179.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kefa, Gladys B. “Challenges of implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Limuru District, Kiambu county
.” 2014. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Kefa GB. Challenges of implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Limuru District, Kiambu county
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76179.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kefa GB. Challenges of implementation of strategic plans in public secondary schools in Limuru District, Kiambu county
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/76179
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
12.
Al Katheeri, Mohamed.
Towards understanding stakeholder relationship during strategic planning : the case of an airline company.
Degree: PhD, 2016, University of Bedfordshire
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10547/622489
► This research investigates the relationship among the stakeholders during the strategic planning process in an airline company. The concept of involving stakeholders in strategic planning…
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▼ This research investigates the relationship among the stakeholders during the strategic planning process in an airline company. The concept of involving stakeholders in strategic planning is based on the assumption that engaging stakeholders in a meaningful way will increase the benefits for both the organization and the stakeholders. The growth trend of the company investigated has resulted in complexity due to the growth of its internal and external stakeholders and the influence that their relationships can have on strategic planning. Whereas studies have identified a number of factors that can influence stakeholder relations, it has also been suggested that relationships could further be influenced by host of other stakeholder-related attributes. It is in this context that the study answers the following research questions: (1) how do stakeholders understand their responsibilities in strategic planning?; (2) how do they perceive the importance of communication and coordination to their relationship during the planning process?; and (3) how do the stakeholders‘ expectations shape the challenges faced by the company and their relationship during strategic planning? The study employs the qualitative method of research using the interview technique to collect data to gain insights into how the participants perceive and make sense of their relationships during strategic planning in their company. The conceptual dimension of the study is premised on the two streams of meaning of relationships and the dynamics of stakeholder relations during strategic planning projected in the literature. The methodological dimension is premised on the importance of lived experience as a significant source of knowledge. In this respect, the study draws on phenomenology using narrative analysis and inductive content analysis in the treatment of data. Accordingly, the study found that stakeholders bring to the table a plethora of responsibilities which have significant upward and downward influences during strategic planning. There is a consensus among stakeholders on the general importance of the relational benefits of coordination and communication. Real time coordination and communication with external stakeholders is differentially perceived within the range of poor to excellent. Likewise, there is differential perception of the relational importance of communication in terms of organizational context. Whether the coordination among stakeholders is perceived as excellent or poor, the bottom line is that stakeholder relations in the company remains a challenge. Stakeholders have multiple expectations of the company strategic plan and the strategic planning process which further raises multi-faceted challenges to the company. Based on the findings the study came up with a model that highlights the streams of thought pursued in the study. The findings affirm the view that relationships result from what transpires, happens, or occurs during strategic planning. Likewise, the inherent connectivity that results from the social nature of…
Subjects/Keywords: N211 Strategic Management; strategic planning; airline; stakeholders
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Al Katheeri, M. (2016). Towards understanding stakeholder relationship during strategic planning : the case of an airline company. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Bedfordshire. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10547/622489
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Al Katheeri, Mohamed. “Towards understanding stakeholder relationship during strategic planning : the case of an airline company.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Bedfordshire. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10547/622489.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Al Katheeri, Mohamed. “Towards understanding stakeholder relationship during strategic planning : the case of an airline company.” 2016. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Al Katheeri M. Towards understanding stakeholder relationship during strategic planning : the case of an airline company. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Bedfordshire; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10547/622489.
Council of Science Editors:
Al Katheeri M. Towards understanding stakeholder relationship during strategic planning : the case of an airline company. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Bedfordshire; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10547/622489
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
13.
Lin, Ya MGMT.
Asymmetric alliances and firm returns.
Degree: 2015, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
URL: https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1514985
;
http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-94962/1/th_redirect.html
► Technology-intensive industries, such as computer industry and bio-pharmaceutical industry, have witnessed a rising trend of strategic alliances between asymmetric partners that vary in many different…
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▼ Technology-intensive industries, such as computer industry and bio-pharmaceutical industry, have witnessed a rising trend of strategic alliances between asymmetric partners that vary in many different dimensions such as firm size, social status and market positions. For example, low-status firms enter into alliances with high-status partners, and incumbent firms form alliances with entrant firms. The asymmetry between partners gives rise to distinct tensions and disparities in motivation, commitment and power in the alliances. While prior research has generally acknowledged the homophily argument that firms with same attributes flock together (Chung, Singh, & Lee, 2000, Saxton, 1997), our understanding of these asymmetric alliances has been very limited, especially on the interaction between asymmetric partners and the possible consequences or returns of asymmetric alliances. In this dissertation I attempt to examine the consequences of asymmetric alliances for participating firms. In particular, I develop two essays with one to examine the potential payoff for disadvantageous partners in the asymmetric alliances, and the other one to investigate the payoff for advantageous partners in the asymmetric alliances. In the first essay I set out to examine how the status asymmetry between low-status and high-status alliance partners may influence the low-status firms’ status improvement. This research expands the well-established hypothesis on status endorsement in that low-status firms will improve their status by allying with high-status firms. I draw on social categorization theory to argue that a sharp contrast in status asymmetry between allying firms may initiate the social categorization process, making it harder for low-status firms to gain status improvement. Specifically, I argue that a moderate level of status asymmetry between allying firms enhances the status for low-status firms, while a large status asymmetry results in diminishing status improvement for low-status firms. I further argue that the above relationship is moderated by the degree of status inequality in the status hierarchy and the technological capability of the low-status firms. Data analysis from sample firms in both biopharmaceutical and computer industries largely support the above hypotheses. In the second essay I examine whether incumbent firms can lead technological changes (i.e., introduction of breakthrough innovations) under technological discontinuities by configuring their exploratory alliances with entrant firms. Specifically, I draw on real option perspective to argue that each exploration alliance with entrant firms is taken as a real option by incumbents to address the uncertain nature of technological discontinuities. A moderate number of options in the alliance portfolio help incumbents manage the uncertainties in knowledge discovery and generate breakthrough innovations, while too many options hurt the knowledge discovery. I further contend that industry technological dynamism and partner firms’ technological diversity…
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning; Mathematical models; Strategic alliances (Business)
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Lin, Y. M. (2015). Asymmetric alliances and firm returns. (Thesis). Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1514985 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-94962/1/th_redirect.html
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lin, Ya MGMT. “Asymmetric alliances and firm returns.” 2015. Thesis, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Accessed November 17, 2019.
https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1514985 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-94962/1/th_redirect.html.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lin, Ya MGMT. “Asymmetric alliances and firm returns.” 2015. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Lin YM. Asymmetric alliances and firm returns. [Internet] [Thesis]. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1514985 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-94962/1/th_redirect.html.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Lin YM. Asymmetric alliances and firm returns. [Thesis]. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; 2015. Available from: https://doi.org/10.14711/thesis-b1514985 ; http://repository.ust.hk/ir/bitstream/1783.1-94962/1/th_redirect.html
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Zululand
14.
Mahlambi, Sizwe Blessing.
Strategic planning: a tool for effective management of schools
.
Degree: 2015, University of Zululand
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10530/1451
► The aim of this study is to investigate the role of strategic planning in the management of schools. Strategic Planning refers to the combined effort…
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▼ The aim of this study is to investigate the role of
strategic planning in the management of schools.
Strategic Planning refers to the combined effort of people with interest in education (stakeholders) to develop a common goal for a particular school. Everyone within the boundaries of the school (teachers, learners and parents) then work toward the attainment of such a goal. From the literature study it becomes clear that
strategic planning should commence with a study of the environment. “Environment” is an all inclusive word in this context that refers to both internal and external environments. The internal environment includes inherent factors that strengthen or weaken the school’s position. The external environment includes outside opportunities that the school may have as well as the threats that are brought by outside influences, including other schools or the community. The literature survey supplies a vast amount of evidence to support the belief that successful organisations are goal orientated. What all successful schools have in common is a well discussed mission / goal that people in that particular school works towards. A goal orientated school is characterised by parental involvement in matters concerning the school; by learner performance because of set standards; by educator competence because of available resources for effective teaching; and by teamwork, trust and participation in all activities in the school. For the purpose of the empirical investigation, a self-structured questionnaire for educators was utilized. The data obtained from the completed questionnaires was processed and analysed by means of descriptive statistics. The findings from the empirical study confirmed that most schools are still lacking in goal setting and- management expert skills. In conclusion a summary of the study, based on the findings of the literature and empirical studies is presented, with the following recommendations:
• Programmes in the form of workshops should be developed to empower parents in their involvement in schools.
• Implementation of training and education of the school management teams with regard to the running of the schools.
• Further research should to be done to improve
planning and management of the schools.
Advisors/Committee Members: Duma, M (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: strategic planning – school management
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APA (6th Edition):
Mahlambi, S. B. (2015). Strategic planning: a tool for effective management of schools
. (Thesis). University of Zululand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10530/1451
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mahlambi, Sizwe Blessing. “Strategic planning: a tool for effective management of schools
.” 2015. Thesis, University of Zululand. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10530/1451.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mahlambi, Sizwe Blessing. “Strategic planning: a tool for effective management of schools
.” 2015. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Mahlambi SB. Strategic planning: a tool for effective management of schools
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zululand; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10530/1451.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mahlambi SB. Strategic planning: a tool for effective management of schools
. [Thesis]. University of Zululand; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10530/1451
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of KwaZulu-Natal
15.
[No author].
Strategy enactment process in an organisational context : a case study of four organisatons in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Degree: Leadership and management, 2007, University of KwaZulu-Natal
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1710
► The word 'strategy' is still very critical and central in running the affairs of any business and organization. Strategy is highly rated and often seen…
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▼ The word 'strategy' is still very critical and central in running the affairs of any business and organization. Strategy is highly rated and often seen as the bedrock for any success of an organization and business venture. Since its years of evolution, it has been dominated primarily by rational and analytical approaches up until the resurgence of an emergent approach as a new perspective in strategy enactment processes. Ever since then the discourse of
strategic management processes has been predominantly underpinned by these two approaches. As a case study, four organizations that represent a wide spectrum in terms of type and therefore assumed to provide scope for discovering variations with regard to strategy processes were selected. These four organizations were selected to examine the approach/es used in
strategic enactment and to evaluate the relationship between organizational success and its strategy enactment process. The focus in this study is biased to what strategy is perceived to be at organizational level and whether individuals within these organizations do subscribe to the same perception or on their own. Secondly, as strategy is perceived as the bedrock for an organization success, the study has attempted to look at possible links or relationships between the two - success and strategy. This has been done by looking at the alignment between organizational operations and the strategy. The results of the study show that: • The four organizations use the rational analytical approach to strategy enactment. • Individuals within these organizations subscribe to the holistic perspective of strategy enactment which integrates strategy formulation and strategy implementation dichotomy into a single gestalt of formulation-implementation at all levels of the organizations. • The success of the organization cannot only be attributed to
strategic enactment and its application alone. Other factors as well act as enablers and / or provide opportunities for organizational success. • The approach used to design and implement strategy has a direct relationship with how the designers and implementers of strategy define and understand an organization to be. For instance the study shows that strategists who define and understand organizational strategy as an entity devoid of its social and cultural construct tend to use the rational and analytical approaches. However, those who see it as an entity that is shaped and influenced by socio-cultural factors are prone to the emergent approach.
Advisors/Committee Members: Bodhanya, Shamim (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Leadership and management.;
Strategic planning.
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author], [. (2007). Strategy enactment process in an organisational context : a case study of four organisatons in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
(Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1710
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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author], [No. “Strategy enactment process in an organisational context : a case study of four organisatons in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
” 2007. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1710.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
author], [No. “Strategy enactment process in an organisational context : a case study of four organisatons in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
” 2007. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
author] [. Strategy enactment process in an organisational context : a case study of four organisatons in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
[Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2007. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1710.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
author] [. Strategy enactment process in an organisational context : a case study of four organisatons in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
[Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2007. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/1710
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16.
Jonas Fernando Petry.
PLANEJAMENTO ESTRATÉGICO: UMA PROPOSTA PARA A ORGANIZAÇÃO AGROPECUÁRIA RANCHO QUEIMADO LTDA.
Degree: 2005, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
URL: http://www.tede.udesc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=42
► The present work has for general objective to present a proposal of strategic planning for the company Agropecuária Rancho Queimado Ltda, located in great Florianópolis.…
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▼ The present work has for general objective to present a proposal of strategic planning for the company Agropecuária Rancho Queimado Ltda, located in great Florianópolis. The techniques of collection of data used for the development of the present study they went to the observation, the interview and the documental analysis. The collected data were treated in a descriptive and qualitative way through texts and illustrative illustrations. The indicative that served as base for the development of the proposal of strategic planning were: the) the sensitize; b) the definition of the business; c) the definition of the mission; d) the definition of the vision e) the definition of the values; f) the definition of the strategic objectives; g) the definition of the plans of actions; h) the implantation, the accompaniment and the evaluation. Of ownership of the strategic plan proposed for the company Agropecuária Rancho Queimado Ltda it can be concluded that different indicative can be mischievous in consideration when of the elaboration of the strategic planning, independent of the area. This because we have to understand the particularities of the area, as well as the institutional values, mainly. The indicative considered in the presented proposal they cannot be seen as a finished product, but, in construction process and permanent reconstruction. The strategic planning cannot be faced as a shirt of force ", but as an orientation guide. He should be built and lived in every moment, for all involved them with the administration of the company Agropecuária Rancho Queimado Ltda. this way, the managers of the researched company, as well as your members should change the form of thinking, with the intention of incorporating new values that come to favor the change and the learning of the involved in the process. The predisposition for the change can be stimulated through the implant, accompaniment and permanent evaluation of the strategic planning, since this is not harnessed to the patterns and bureaucratic values, aiming at the previsibility, the certainty and the inconsistent stability with a world in constant transformations.
O presente trabalho tem por objetivo geral apresentar uma proposta de planejamento estratégico para a empresa Agropecuária Rancho Queimado Ltda, localizada na grande Florianópolis. As técnicas de coleta de dados utilizadas para o desenvolvimento do presente estudo foram à observação, a entrevista e a análise documental. Os dados coletados foram tratados de modo descritivo e qualitativo por meio de textos e figuras ilustrativas. Os indicativos que serviram de base para o desenvolvimento da proposta de planejamento estratégico foram: a) a sensibilização; b) a definição do negócio; c) a definição da missão; d) a definição da visão e) a definição dos valores; f) a definição dos objetivos estratégicos; g) a definição dos planos de ações; h) a implantação, o acompanhamento e a avaliação. De posse do plano estratégico proposto para a empresa Agropecuária Rancho Queimado Ltda pode-se concluir que diferentes…
Advisors/Committee Members: Nério Amboni.
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning; Planejamento estratégico; ADMINISTRACAO
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Petry, J. F. (2005). PLANEJAMENTO ESTRATÉGICO: UMA PROPOSTA PARA A ORGANIZAÇÃO AGROPECUÁRIA RANCHO QUEIMADO LTDA. (Thesis). Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. Retrieved from http://www.tede.udesc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=42
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Petry, Jonas Fernando. “PLANEJAMENTO ESTRATÉGICO: UMA PROPOSTA PARA A ORGANIZAÇÃO AGROPECUÁRIA RANCHO QUEIMADO LTDA.” 2005. Thesis, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://www.tede.udesc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=42.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Petry, Jonas Fernando. “PLANEJAMENTO ESTRATÉGICO: UMA PROPOSTA PARA A ORGANIZAÇÃO AGROPECUÁRIA RANCHO QUEIMADO LTDA.” 2005. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Petry JF. PLANEJAMENTO ESTRATÉGICO: UMA PROPOSTA PARA A ORGANIZAÇÃO AGROPECUÁRIA RANCHO QUEIMADO LTDA. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina; 2005. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://www.tede.udesc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=42.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Petry JF. PLANEJAMENTO ESTRATÉGICO: UMA PROPOSTA PARA A ORGANIZAÇÃO AGROPECUÁRIA RANCHO QUEIMADO LTDA. [Thesis]. Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina; 2005. Available from: http://www.tede.udesc.br/tde_busca/arquivo.php?codArquivo=42
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University of Pretoria
17.
Swanich, Simon.
A critical
evaluation of general morphological analysis as a future study
methodology for strategic planning.
Degree: MBA, Gordon Institute of Business
Science (GIBS), 2014, University of Pretoria
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43989
► To achieve optimum results business leaders need to focus substantial resources towards developing a long term business strategy. However through a constantly changing business environment,…
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▼ To achieve optimum results business leaders need to
focus substantial resources towards developing a long term business
strategy. However through a constantly changing business
environment, leaders have to continuously review and adapt this
strategy to meet new demands and challenges. Regulatory change has
a major impact on business, as regulation serves as the convergence
touch point between business and government, and this dimension has
been identified as the number one contributor to business
uncertainty. To meet this challenge business needs foresight and a
knowledge of the future in uncertain times best achieved through
the undertaking of future studies. There are many methodologies to
undertake a future study, each with its own strengths and
weaknesses. General morphological analysis was identified as a
method which through its specification and design is an ideal
candidate through which the complex and uncertain regulatory future
could be thoroughly investigated. This studies aims to critically
evaluate the robustness and appropriateness of general
morphological analysis as an aid in
strategic design when dealing
with regulation, regulatory change and regulatory uncertain. The
methodology was thoroughly evaluated through the undertaking of a
general morphological analysis of the airline industry. Through
interviews with airline c-suite executives and senior consultants
to the industry, dimensions affecting airline future states were
identified. Through this process a likely future for the airline
industry relating to the regulatory environment was described,
specifically highlighting ownership and route access as dimensions
of primary impact and uncertainty. This report was presented to the
airline executives and consultants who assessed the report to
evaluate the methodology. 83% of the executive and consultant
feedback found that the report produced using general morphological
analysis would be accurate. Further they found that through the
process; strong, in-depth and thorough insight was uncovered. Two
thirds of the expert respondents stated that they would now
consider utilising general morphological analysis in their
organisation as a strategy
planning tool going forward.
Advisors/Committee Members: Price, Gavin (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: UCTD; Strategic
planning;
Morphology
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Swanich, S. (2014). A critical
evaluation of general morphological analysis as a future study
methodology for strategic planning. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43989
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Swanich, Simon. “A critical
evaluation of general morphological analysis as a future study
methodology for strategic planning.” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43989.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Swanich, Simon. “A critical
evaluation of general morphological analysis as a future study
methodology for strategic planning.” 2014. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Swanich S. A critical
evaluation of general morphological analysis as a future study
methodology for strategic planning. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43989.
Council of Science Editors:
Swanich S. A critical
evaluation of general morphological analysis as a future study
methodology for strategic planning. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/43989
University of Pretoria
18.
Ranku, Mmenyana.
The relationship
between market share and new product launch in FMCG.
Degree: Gordon Institute of Business
Science (GIBS), 2010, University of Pretoria
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24436
► Research has shown that firms within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector are innovating and launching new products to sustain and enhance market share. For…
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▼ Research has shown that firms within the fast-moving
consumer goods (FMCG) sector are innovating and launching new
products to sustain and enhance market share. For innovation to be
successfully launched and supported, however, resources –
especially financial resources – are required. This research aimed
to establish the relationship between market share and new product
launches. Do firms achieve higher market share through new product
launches, or is it those firms with an already strong market share
that are best positioned to undertake and leverage from innovation?
The research was designed as a causal study. Data from four
sub-categories within the Personal Care sector in South Africa over
a period of five years were obtained from Datamonitor. The unit of
analysis was firm per market, and descriptive statistics were used
to analyse patterns of market share and new product launches as
variables per firm. The results indicated that market share
precedes new product launches. In all categories, it was the three
existing market leaders that were launching new products, and the
market share of each was increasing or at least holding stable.
Market leaders are driving innovation within FMCG. However the
findings also underlined new product development as a key factor in
a firm‟s ability to hold or improve market share. The findings of
this research contribute to the literature by enhancing
understanding of the practice of innovation as a competitive
advantage for businesses within FMCG in survival, sector leadership
and attainment of
strategic goals.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr H Barnard (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: UCTD; Strategic
planning;
Marketing
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Ranku, M. (2010). The relationship
between market share and new product launch in FMCG. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24436
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ranku, Mmenyana. “The relationship
between market share and new product launch in FMCG.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24436.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ranku, Mmenyana. “The relationship
between market share and new product launch in FMCG.” 2010. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Ranku M. The relationship
between market share and new product launch in FMCG. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24436.
Council of Science Editors:
Ranku M. The relationship
between market share and new product launch in FMCG. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24436
Addis Ababa University
19.
Abdi, Alemayehu.
Dynamic Strategic Planning for Rail Project Design
.
Degree: 2014, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6399
► Nowadays, the railway transport infrastructure in Ethiopia is the major issues in relation to the development of the country. To strengthen this infrastructure, related researches…
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▼ Nowadays, the railway transport infrastructure in Ethiopia is the major issues in relation to the
development of the country. To strengthen this infrastructure, related researches must be conducted at
the beginning of the construction of the sector.
This paper which mainly concerned about the dynamic
strategic planning for rail project design is done
to predict and minimize failures caused by improper
strategic planning. In most cases, financial
performance of railways deviates a lot from the forecasts. Means that, costs exceed predictions by far
and demand is less than what is forecasted. The logic behind this is that the financial performance of
the system can be improved if there is a pre specified plan for every possible future scenario.
The entire analysis is done for Ethiopian railway projects deeply for first phase projects. The objective
of this thesis is having a flexible plan for building and operating railway projects and to determine the
optimum
planning. The method to be used is based on data collecting through actual visit of
construction site/area of concern and consult individuals for further clarification and confirmation.
Additionally interviews with selected key stakeholders involved into ports and corridors management
of railway operations area. Benefits of these options will be realized by arrival of new information as
time goes by. This flexibility can increase long term benefits and minimizing the possibility of
disastrous losses.
The final outcome of this study, based upon NPV and decision tree
planning software is to construct
two routes and the construction of additional routes will be determined depending on the demand; i.e.
adding three more routes if the demand is high and keeping the existing routes if the demand is either
medium or low. The results obtained were found to be realistic and useful for the
planning of Ethiopian
rail routes. Applications and an analysis of the Ethiopian rail project situation can help and improve the
financial performance of the current rail route.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Birhanu Beshah (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic Planning;
Rail Project
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Abdi, A. (2014). Dynamic Strategic Planning for Rail Project Design
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6399
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Abdi, Alemayehu. “Dynamic Strategic Planning for Rail Project Design
.” 2014. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6399.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Abdi, Alemayehu. “Dynamic Strategic Planning for Rail Project Design
.” 2014. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Abdi A. Dynamic Strategic Planning for Rail Project Design
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6399.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Abdi A. Dynamic Strategic Planning for Rail Project Design
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6399
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Addis Ababa University
20.
Bekele, Ketema.
The Contributions of Strategic Planning to Organizational Performance:The Case of Sululta Town Administration
.
Degree: 2015, Addis Ababa University
URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6829
► The study sought to investigate the contributions of strategic planning to organizational performances in the selected sectors of Sululta Town. The study has also sorted…
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▼ The study sought to investigate the contributions of
strategic planning to organizational
performances in the selected sectors of Sululta Town. The study has also sorted out the context of
strategic planning prior to its design. In addition, the research investigated the practices and
challenges in the course of designing, implementing and over sighting the plan in the ex-post
implementation. In order to systematically approach the problem. This approach was selected on
the ground that it helps the selection of Case Study approach. To this effect, a case study is
chosen as an overall approach for its ability to incorporate to qualitative and quantitative
methods in the collection and analysis of data that focuses on the various issues of the study.
Besides, in order to meet the objectives of the research, both primary and secondary sources of
data were accessed using questionnaire, interviews and observations. Moreover, from 22 public
sector organizations that have implemented
strategic planning, 5 sectors were randomly selected
from where 37 respondents were selected using simple random sampling and 13 were selected as
key informants who were purposely considered. The results show that though there has been a
gap to improve, to a better degree there has been awareness creation prior to the design of
Strategic Planning. However, results show that there was a gap in participating wider level of
management and stakeholders in the course of designing the plan. This study also shows that the
Strategic Planning has resulted in positive changes with regard to revenue collection, efficient
service delivery and increased desire for qualified manpower. Finally, the researcher
recommends that, in the
planning processes to come in the future, the Town Administration
should create adequate awareness for both employees and the stakeholders. It is also
recommended that good performing units and employees should be rewarded so as to motivate
the poorly performing ones. Moreover, further research is recommended as
strategic planning
multiple dimensions.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jemal Abagissa (PhD) (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic Planning;
Organizational Performance
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Bekele, K. (2015). The Contributions of Strategic Planning to Organizational Performance:The Case of Sululta Town Administration
. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6829
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Bekele, Ketema. “The Contributions of Strategic Planning to Organizational Performance:The Case of Sululta Town Administration
.” 2015. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6829.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Bekele, Ketema. “The Contributions of Strategic Planning to Organizational Performance:The Case of Sululta Town Administration
.” 2015. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Bekele K. The Contributions of Strategic Planning to Organizational Performance:The Case of Sululta Town Administration
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6829.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Bekele K. The Contributions of Strategic Planning to Organizational Performance:The Case of Sululta Town Administration
. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2015. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/6829
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University of Nairobi
21.
Kimunge, Solomon M.
Strategic Planning Practices and Performance of Kenya Dairy Board Solomon Mwihoti Kimunge
.
Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99752
► Strategic Planning is the management process to creating and executing long term goals and strategy which may also extend to control mechanisms for guiding the…
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▼ Strategic Planning is the management process to creating and executing long term goals and strategy which may also extend to control mechanisms for guiding the implementation of strategy. The concept of strategy refers to the direction and scope of an organization over the long term; which achieves advantage for the organization through its configuration of resources within a changing environment, to meet the needs of the markets and to fulfill stakeholder expectations. Strategic planning practice has been researched for many decades, and continues to be a central topic in strategy research (Grant, 2003). Empirical research on strategic planning practice has focused on three main areas: First is the effect of strategic planning on firm performance; second is the process of strategic planning in strategic decision making, and third are the activities of strategy practitioners in strategic planning practice. There is empirical support for a positive association between strategic planning practice and performance (Brews & Purohit, 2007). Cooper & Schindler (2011) define research design as the blueprint for collection, measurement and analysis of data. The research strategy was based on a case study model. A case study is an in-depth analysis of an individual, group, institution or event (Mugenda & Mugenda, 2003). The case study was the most appropriate for this particular research for it enabled the researcher to carry out an in-depth study of the strategic planning practices adopted by the Kenya Dairy Board. The study relied heavily on the primary data collected using an interview guide. An interview guide is a research instrument that contains a set of questions that the researcher asks during the interview for purposes of gathering data required to meet the objectives of the study. Content analysis enabled the researcher to shift through large volumes of data in a systematic fashion with relative ease. From the foregoing, the study established that each stakeholder has a special role to play to make KDB a fully function body for it to realize its strategic plans and serve the Kenyans better. The study find out that Overlapping of activities and overstretched resources due to inadequate funding to meet industry expectations are the major obstacles experienced in strategic planning practice at KDB. The study found out that the opinion that consultation is sought among the different stakeholders through stakeholder sensitization forums. The study concluded that, the corporation applied the following steps of strategic planning process; develop of key strategies that contribute to the overall vision, development of specific measurable realistic and time -bound strategic goals communication of organizational vision, mission and key policies, development of short and long term operational goals; subdividing goals and allocating sub-goals with careful attention to details, participating, schedules and milestones, monitoring and evaluation- measure the progress toward attaining operational and strategic goals with key…
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic Planning Practices and Performance
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Kimunge, S. M. (2016). Strategic Planning Practices and Performance of Kenya Dairy Board Solomon Mwihoti Kimunge
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99752
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kimunge, Solomon M. “Strategic Planning Practices and Performance of Kenya Dairy Board Solomon Mwihoti Kimunge
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99752.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kimunge, Solomon M. “Strategic Planning Practices and Performance of Kenya Dairy Board Solomon Mwihoti Kimunge
.” 2016. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Kimunge SM. Strategic Planning Practices and Performance of Kenya Dairy Board Solomon Mwihoti Kimunge
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99752.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kimunge SM. Strategic Planning Practices and Performance of Kenya Dairy Board Solomon Mwihoti Kimunge
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/99752
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
22.
Murungi, Wendy C N.
Strategic planning practices adopted by milk processors in Kenya
.
Degree: 2011, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12188
► Strategic planning is essential to all organizations. Without strategic plans, organizations lose their direction and purpose. Organizations are required to develop sustainable and valuable vision…
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▼ Strategic planning is essential to all organizations. Without strategic plans, organizations lose their direction and purpose. Organizations are required to develop sustainable and valuable vision and mission statements, core values and objectives to reflect their strategic relevance and intent. This can successfully be implemented by organizations adopting viable and sustainable strategic plans. The strategic planning process enables organizations to match their capabilities and limited resources to the dynamic environment. Strategic planning also ensures organizations to identify the strategies that will best fit and match their resources and capabilities to the external and internal demands of the environment. Strategic planning is effective in establishing an organization’s long term direction therefore ensuring that the firm
looks into the future thereby assuming a more proactive posture.
The dairy industry has faced tremendous growth since its inception and has gone through various changes in terms of liberalization therefore increasing competition for milk and milk products. Strategic planning enables organizations in the dairy industry to survive the complex, turbulent and competitive business environment.
The study sought to identify the strategic planning practices adopted by milk processors in Kenya. The target population of the study was all the active milk processors in Kenya. The researcher then sampled 26 active milk processors registered by the Kenya Dairy Board in year 2010. The study managed to obtain 18 completed questionnaires therefore representing a 69% response rate.
Primary data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The respondents targeted were managers who were involved in the strategy formulation and implementation process in their organizations. The questionnaire was administered through drop and pick-later method to the target population. The data was coded and entered into Statistical Software for Social Science (SPSS) and descriptive analysis ran. Measures of central tendency were applied on the data and the findings, conclusion and recommendations were summarized in the study.
Data was presented using bar graphs, percentages and frequency tables. The study concluded that majority of the milk processors in Kenya had formal documented mission and vision statements. The study revealed that majority of the milk processors also had short term objectives which were reviewed continuously. Majority of the milk processors had their vision and mission statements as well as their short term objectives set by top management. The study also concluded that majority of the milk processors had strategic plans in place which run between two to three years.
The milk processors operated in a fairly stable environment though they experienced a
number of challenges in executing the strategic planning process. The study revealed that
majority of the milk processors conducted a SWOT and PESTEL analysis. The environmental analysis enabled the milk processors determine the factors…
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning;
Milk processing;
Kenya
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. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12188
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Murungi, Wendy C N. “Strategic planning practices adopted by milk processors in Kenya
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12188.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Murungi, Wendy C N. “Strategic planning practices adopted by milk processors in Kenya
.” 2011. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Murungi WCN. Strategic planning practices adopted by milk processors in Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12188.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Murungi WCN. Strategic planning practices adopted by milk processors in Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12188
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
23.
Rono, Walter K.
Strategic planning among classified hotels in Mombasa, Kenya
.
Degree: 2011, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12239
► The purpose of this study was to establish strategic planning adopted among classified hotels in Mombasa County. The objective was to establish strategic planning among…
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▼ The purpose of this study was to establish strategic planning adopted among classified hotels in Mombasa County. The objective was to establish strategic planning among classified hotels in Mombasa County and challenges to strategic planning. The research design employed was a census. Employing a structured questionnaire, the study collected data from 64 classified hotels in Mombasa County derived from the Ministry of Tourism list of classified hotels. Questionnaires were dropped at respondent hotels to be filled by management staff; and later picked by the researcher. A total of 64 questionnaires were administered to all, after several reminders and follow up; 45 usable responses were received, representing 70 per cent response rate. There are a number of significant findings from the study: Classified hotels in Mombasa County carry out strategic planning in a formal approach with 62.2% having a formal strategic plan; with more than 50% having a strategic planning department. 77.8% of surveyed hotels have strategic plans. Top management participate and are responsible for setting corporate objectives and strategic planning in surveyed classified hotels. 33% of surveyed hotels analyze the external environment while undertaking strategic planning; this reduces to 22% while prioritizing the steps; similar to development of strategies to achieve objectives being a priority at 22% respondents. Analysis of the external environment and development of strategies to achieve objectives are both significant among surveyed hotels. Strategic planning among respondent classified hotels is done through formal meetings; and assignment of responsibilities for planning. Resultant strategic plans are communicated to stake holders internally and externally. Classified hotels have budget for strategic planning. More than half of the respondents at 57.8% have their strategic planning process influenced by Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers activities. Notable challenges to strategic planning as indicated by respondent classified hotels are; Strategic planning is hindered by budgetary constraints. Other challenges are strategic plans prepared by managers focus on operational processes of the hotel; strategic planning is limited by laid down procedures set by top management; and managers work with intuition. Other challenges are employees resist strategic plans as they incorporate change; employees believe managers have the intuition to take the hotel in the right direction; managers‟ belief that strategic plans are confidential and should not be shared
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with junior employees; investors‟ prioritization of sales and turnover; and strategic planning process taking time, such that it is overtaken by events. It is important for classified hotels in Mombasa County to appreciate that with changes in the business environment, they will need to adopt tools and techniques for strategic planning in order to survive turbulent business environment. This study provides some important insights to the employment of Western strategic…
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic Planning;
Hotels;
Mombasa, Kenya
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APA (6th Edition):
Rono, W. K. (2011). Strategic planning among classified hotels in Mombasa, Kenya
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12239
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rono, Walter K. “Strategic planning among classified hotels in Mombasa, Kenya
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12239.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rono, Walter K. “Strategic planning among classified hotels in Mombasa, Kenya
.” 2011. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Rono WK. Strategic planning among classified hotels in Mombasa, Kenya
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12239.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Rono WK. Strategic planning among classified hotels in Mombasa, Kenya
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12239
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
24.
Akelo, Maurine K.
Strategic planning practices in Kenya pipeline
.
Degree: 2011, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12275
► The focus of research was on study of strategic planning practices at the Kenya Pipeline Company Ltd (KPC). Strategic planning has been viewed as a…
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▼ The focus of research was on study of strategic planning practices at the Kenya Pipeline
Company Ltd (KPC). Strategic planning has been viewed as a systematic process of
envisioning a desired future and translating this vision into broadly defined goals or
objectives and a sequence of steps to achieve them. Strategic planning is a means to an end, a method used to position an organization through prioritizing its use of resources according to identified goals in an effort to guide its direction and development over a period of time. Strategic planning practices have been adopted by many institutions including State Corporations. The main interests of the study was to determine strategic planning practices in KPC through evaluating the factors that influence strategic planning practices in KPC, establishing its efficiency, and determining the challenges that are associated with it. Data for the study was collected from managers at KPC. The researcher used an interview guide as preferred data collection instrument. The interview guide was used to collect data through open-ended questions to the managers. Data was analyzed using context analysis. The findings of the study indicated that strategic planning practices at KPC is composed of strategic themes that broadly outline the objectives and strategic initiating that outline action plans. It was found out that there are both internal and external factors that influence strategic planning practices at KPC. KPC has a corporate strategic plan (CSP) which is used for monitoring and measuring performance of the company. KPC uses PESTEL and SWOT analysis to inform its strategic implementation process. To achieve its objectives, KPC faces some challenges which are multi-dimensional. It is therefore recommended that further study be carried out on this topic so as to come up with a comprehensive strategic planning evaluation tool at KPC.
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning;
Kenya Pipeline corporation
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APA (6th Edition):
Akelo, M. K. (2011). Strategic planning practices in Kenya pipeline
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12275
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Akelo, Maurine K. “Strategic planning practices in Kenya pipeline
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12275.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Akelo, Maurine K. “Strategic planning practices in Kenya pipeline
.” 2011. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Akelo MK. Strategic planning practices in Kenya pipeline
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12275.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Akelo MK. Strategic planning practices in Kenya pipeline
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12275
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
25.
Ngugi, Charles G.
Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Wildlife Services
.
Degree: 2011, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14921
► Strategy is a company’s game plan and provides a framework for managerial decision making. Strategic planning is the entire management function of establishing organizational direction,…
(more)
▼ Strategy is a company’s game plan and provides a framework for managerial decision
making. Strategic planning is the entire management function of establishing
organizational direction, setting objectives and devising a managerial game plan for
the organization to pursue (Thompson and Strickland, 1989). Its components are
linked together to provide managers with a systematic method for formulating,
selecting, implementing and evaluating strategies.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of strategic planning at
Kenya Wildlife Service. The study was based on establishing how Kenya Wildlife
Service carries out monitoring and evaluation of its strategic plans.
To meet the objective of the study, a case study design was adopted. The respondents
were selected from top management, the scientists and researchers and corporate
planning section. Primary data was collected using an interview guide while secondary
data was collected from the organization’s strategic plans, annual reports and website.
In data analysis, content analysis technique was used.
The findings of the study were that KWS has met most of its strategic goals and
objectives through an effective process of formulation, implementation and evaluation
of strategies adopted. KWS pays keen attention to its internal and external
environment while monitoring and evaluating its strategic plans enabling it to easily
adapt to the changing environment.
On limitation, this study relied on self-reported and reflective recollection of the
indicators of the constructs in this study by employees who volunteered their time to
participate. The perceptual nature of the study brings the possibility of a percept
bias and being a case study there is room for speculation with regard to causality among variables. A restriction of respondents to management staff also
restrains the findings.
The study recommends that there is need for more studies in the various industries
representing diverse demographics in an organization. More research in different
educational backgrounds is recommended so that causality can be fully established.
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning;
Kenya Wildlife Services
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Ngugi, C. G. (2011). Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Wildlife Services
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14921
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ngugi, Charles G. “Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Wildlife Services
.” 2011. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14921.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ngugi, Charles G. “Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Wildlife Services
.” 2011. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Ngugi CG. Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Wildlife Services
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14921.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Ngugi CG. Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Wildlife Services
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2011. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/14921
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
26.
Oriko, Doris N.
Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Revenue Authority
.
Degree: 2010, University of Nairobi
URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/15906
► All organizations are faced with challenges of strategic planning. Some from a desire to grasp new opportunities, and others to overcome significant problems (Johnson and…
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▼ All organizations are faced with challenges of strategic planning. Some from a desire to
grasp new opportunities, and others to overcome significant problems (Johnson and
Scholes, 2002). Strategy is a company’s “game plan”, it does provide a framework for
managerial decisions. It reflects a company’s awareness of how, when, and where it
should compete; against whom it should compete; and for what purpose it should
compete. Strategic planning components are linked together providing managers with a
systematic method for formulating, selecting, implementing and evaluating strategies.
The purpose of this study was to establish the effectiveness of strategic planning at Kenya Revenue Authority. The study was based on the following objectives; to establish
whether Kenya Revenue Authority has met its strategic goals or objectives as stated in
the strategic plans; to establish factors that influence implementation of Kenya Revenue
Authority’s strategic plans and; to establish whether and how Kenya Revenue Authority
carries out monitoring and evaluation of its strategic plans.
To meet the objectives of the study, case study design was adopted. The respondents
were selected from the Top Management and the Research and Corporate planning
section. Primary data was collected using an interview guide while secondary data was
collected from strategic plans and annual reports. In data analysis, content analysis
technique was used. The findings emerging the study concluded that KRA has met most of its strategic goals and objectives across the three strategic plans. Also the
implementation of Kenya Revenue Authority’s strategic plans has been influenced by
various factors which include external and internal factors and that KRA carries out
monitoring and evaluation of its strategic plans.On limitations, this study relied on self-reported and reflective recollection of the indicators of the constructs in this study by employees who volunteered their participation. Because of the perceptual nature of the data, there is the possibility of a percept-percept bias. Second, this study confines itself to a case study method, which leaves room for speculation with regard to causality among the variables. In addition, the sample of this study, consisting mostly of highly educated managers, is likely restricted to a certain group with similar demographic characteristics. Further, the sample size used in the study could be considered to be not representative enough.To increase generalization of this study, more studies in various industries representing diverse demographic cohorts are needed. More specific, this study focused on knowledge workers with a higher educational level. The results might vary by the cohorts in different educational levels. More research in different educational backgrounds is recommended.
The study recommended more longitudinal studies with comparison groups, so that
causality can be fully established.
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning;
Kenya revenue authority
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Oriko, D. N. (2010). Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Revenue Authority
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/15906
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Oriko, Doris N. “Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Revenue Authority
.” 2010. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/15906.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Oriko, Doris N. “Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Revenue Authority
.” 2010. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Oriko DN. Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Revenue Authority
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/15906.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Oriko DN. Evaluation of strategic planning at Kenya Revenue Authority
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2010. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/15906
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
27.
Mbatia, Elizabeth M.
Impact of strategy implementation on performance at Kenya Urban Roads Authority
.
Degree: 2015, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94499
► Strategic planning is a concept that concerns decision making as organizations seek to craft the best strategies to achieve their vision. Strategies chosen must be…
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▼ Strategic planning is a concept that concerns decision making as organizations seek to
craft the best strategies to achieve their vision. Strategies chosen must be
implemented effectively and efficiently in order to achieve strategic objectives set.
The purpose of the study was to establish what strategy implementation approaches
are used by the Kenya Urban Roads Authority and how strategy implementation has
impacted on performance of the organization. The study adopted case study research
design and targeted senior management from various departments and members of the
strategic planning secretariat. The study used both primary and secondary data to
gather the required information. Primary data was collected from respondents using a
structured interview guide while secondary data was collected from desk review of
documentation available at the Kenya Urban Roads Authority. The data was analyzed
using content analysis. The study found out that strategic planning is coordinated by
the department of planning and environment led by the General Manager. Kenya
Urban Roads Authority carries out environmental scanning using SWOT and
PESTEL analysis to inform its strategic planning process. Stakeholders are also
consulted in strategic planning. Chosen strategies are implemented by breaking them
into more detailed implementation matrix and work plans which contain periodical
targets that are allocated resources through a budget. Individual targets are drawn
from the main implementation matrix and cascaded to all staff members for
implementation. The study established factors affecting strategy implementation to be
inadequate funding, inadequate capacity both internal and industry capacity,
ecological factors as well social political factors. The study found out that Kenya
Urban Roads Authority carries out monitoring of the strategy implementation by
monitoring the implementation matrix. Performance measurement tools used include
comparison of Actual to standards, performance contracting, staff performance
appraisal as well as benchmarking with peers. The study concludes that strategy
implementation has improved performance at the Kenya urban roads authority as
demonstrated through improved operational efficiency and improved decision
making. The study also concludes that performance has been improved though
customer and stakeholder satisfaction. The study recommended that plans should be
reviewed continuously to ensure targets remain realistic during the financial year. The
study further recommends involvement of lower cadre staff in strategy formulation to
ensure ownership of chosen strategies by all staff as this will ensure effective
implementation and improve performance further.
Subjects/Keywords: strategic planning; implementation; Roads
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Mbatia, E. M. (2015). Impact of strategy implementation on performance at Kenya Urban Roads Authority
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94499
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mbatia, Elizabeth M. “Impact of strategy implementation on performance at Kenya Urban Roads Authority
.” 2015. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94499.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mbatia, Elizabeth M. “Impact of strategy implementation on performance at Kenya Urban Roads Authority
.” 2015. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Mbatia EM. Impact of strategy implementation on performance at Kenya Urban Roads Authority
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94499.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mbatia EM. Impact of strategy implementation on performance at Kenya Urban Roads Authority
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94499
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Nairobi
28.
Gaitho, Joyce Kagendo.
Strategic planning practices adopted by uap insurance company limited in kenya to enhance performance
.
Degree: 2015, University of Nairobi
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94751
► Strategic planning is an organization‘s process of defining its strategy, direction and making decisions on allocating its resources in a bid to purpose this strategy…
(more)
▼ Strategic planning is an organization‘s process of defining its strategy, direction and making decisions on allocating its resources in a bid to purpose this strategy including its capital and people. The grand promise of strategic planning has been to increase the performance and efficiency of an organization by improving operations. This study aimed at examining the strategic planning practices adopted by UAP Insurance, Kenya with to improve performance. The study reviewed related literatures based on the objective which was a case study UAP Insurance, Kenya. Primary source of data was used which was collected through interview guide. This gave the respondent ample time to respond to questions asked. Key interviewees of the study included the underwriting manager, business development manager, customer service manager, and the communications manager. The collected data was examined for completeness and clarity and thereafter was analyzed using content analysis. The findings show that there exist s strategic planning practices among them competitive pricing to set the premium amounts, controls that ensure high level of performance together with periodic evaluation that ensure UAP Insurance has improved performance
Subjects/Keywords: Strategic planning; uap insurance
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Gaitho, J. K. (2015). Strategic planning practices adopted by uap insurance company limited in kenya to enhance performance
. (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94751
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Gaitho, Joyce Kagendo. “Strategic planning practices adopted by uap insurance company limited in kenya to enhance performance
.” 2015. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94751.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Gaitho, Joyce Kagendo. “Strategic planning practices adopted by uap insurance company limited in kenya to enhance performance
.” 2015. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Gaitho JK. Strategic planning practices adopted by uap insurance company limited in kenya to enhance performance
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94751.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Gaitho JK. Strategic planning practices adopted by uap insurance company limited in kenya to enhance performance
. [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/94751
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
California State University – Sacramento
29.
Ossman, Greta Ruth.
Exploring strategic planning in the nonprofit sector: Sacramento's Ubuntu Green.
Degree: M.P.P.A., Public Policy and Administration, 2010, California State University – Sacramento
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/266
► In this project I examine the processes and requirements to develop a strategic plan for a start-up, grassroots nonprofit. Ubuntu Green is a new nonprofit…
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▼ In this project I examine the processes and requirements to develop a
strategic plan for a start-up, grassroots nonprofit. Ubuntu Green is a new nonprofit focused on bringing green lifestyle education, job training and policy improvements to underserved neighborhoods in Sacramento, California. I reviewed both academic and practitioner literature to justify the selection of best practices and a right-sized methodology for nonprofit
strategic planning. My aim was in part to avoid, where possible, the potential for unintended consequences as a result of
planning.
Delivering a
strategic plan to Ubuntu Green revealed where new organizations will be challenged by this process. Several areas such as the experience of the facilitator, identification of organizational culture during the
planning process, as well as adequate
planning and resources to accomplish data collector were challenges for this new nonprofit organization. I make recommendations for remediating these issues early in the process with selective interviews, developing teams or subcommittees, and carrying the process through an annual
planning cycle.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kirlin, Mary.
Subjects/Keywords: Nonprofit; New; Strategic planning
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Ossman, G. R. (2010). Exploring strategic planning in the nonprofit sector: Sacramento's Ubuntu Green. (Masters Thesis). California State University – Sacramento. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/266
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ossman, Greta Ruth. “Exploring strategic planning in the nonprofit sector: Sacramento's Ubuntu Green.” 2010. Masters Thesis, California State University – Sacramento. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/266.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ossman, Greta Ruth. “Exploring strategic planning in the nonprofit sector: Sacramento's Ubuntu Green.” 2010. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
Ossman GR. Exploring strategic planning in the nonprofit sector: Sacramento's Ubuntu Green. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/266.
Council of Science Editors:
Ossman GR. Exploring strategic planning in the nonprofit sector: Sacramento's Ubuntu Green. [Masters Thesis]. California State University – Sacramento; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10211.9/266
University of Pretoria
30.
[No author].
The relationship between market share and new product
launch in FMCG
.
Degree: 2010, University of Pretoria
URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05072010-132457/
► Research has shown that firms within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector are innovating and launching new products to sustain and enhance market share. For…
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▼ Research has shown that firms within the fast-moving
consumer goods (FMCG) sector are innovating and launching new
products to sustain and enhance market share. For innovation to be
successfully launched and supported, however, resources –
especially financial resources – are required. This research aimed
to establish the relationship between market share and new product
launches. Do firms achieve higher market share through new product
launches, or is it those firms with an already strong market share
that are best positioned to undertake and leverage from innovation?
The research was designed as a causal study. Data from four
sub-categories within the Personal Care sector in South Africa over
a period of five years were obtained from Datamonitor. The unit of
analysis was firm per market, and descriptive statistics were used
to analyse patterns of market share and new product launches as
variables per firm. The results indicated that market share
precedes new product launches. In all categories, it was the three
existing market leaders that were launching new products, and the
market share of each was increasing or at least holding stable.
Market leaders are driving innovation within FMCG. However the
findings also underlined new product development as a key factor in
a firm‟s ability to hold or improve market share. The findings of
this research contribute to the literature by enhancing
understanding of the practice of innovation as a competitive
advantage for businesses within FMCG in survival, sector leadership
and attainment of
strategic goals.
Advisors/Committee Members: Dr H Barnard (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: UCTD;
Strategic planning;
Marketing
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launch in FMCG
. (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05072010-132457/
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
author], [No. “The relationship between market share and new product
launch in FMCG
.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed November 17, 2019.
http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05072010-132457/.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
author], [No. “The relationship between market share and new product
launch in FMCG
.” 2010. Web. 17 Nov 2019.
Vancouver:
author] [. The relationship between market share and new product
launch in FMCG
. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2010. [cited 2019 Nov 17].
Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05072010-132457/.
Council of Science Editors:
author] [. The relationship between market share and new product
launch in FMCG
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