Factors Influencing Effective Implementation of Strategic Change in National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenyaa

Abstract

The topic of the study was factors influencing effective implementation of strategic change in National Hospital Insurance Fund, Kenya. The aim of the study was to identify the factors that influence effective implementation of strategic changes in the National Hospital Insurance Fund. The study was an NHIF case study. Primary data have been collected through an interview guide. The respondents were 15 out of 20 target populations. Data analysis was analyzed using content analysis. The results of the study revealed that the National Hospital Insurance Fund does indeed implement a strategy. The factors influencing the effective implementation of strategic change in NHIF Kenya are but not limited to; organizational structure and leadership, strategy and organization of resources, organizational culture, staff motivation and adaptability to change, globalization and technology, policies and strategy, political and economic factors and environmental and legal factors. The study has made contribution to theory, policy and practice in relation to implementation of strategic change. The study had limitations which included the top management giving little time to the interview guide thereby not soliciting best responses. Further research should be done in private institutions to enable comparison of results and contribution to the body of knowledge.