Effect Of Strategic Capability On Electoral Technology Management In Kenya

Abstract

Strategic capability of an organization focuses on the level to which they are able to contribute to improvement in core competences, competitive advantage and eventually the performance of an organization. This study intended to assess the influence of strategic capabilities on management of technology with focus on electoral technology. The study was a descriptive survey. The targeted population composed of 290 Constituency Elections Coordinators in Kenya’s 290 constituencies. A sample of 73 elections coordinators took part in the study. Data were collected by a questionnaire. The study conducted the analysis of data using descriptive statistics and linear regression. Findings indicated that strategic capability did not have strong influence on management of electoral technology at IEBC. Specifically, regression analysis indicated that the coefficient of Management Capability and Competence was -0.0047 (p = 0.9803) which was not significant, the coefficient of Logistical Competence was 0.2102 (p = 0.2726) which was not significant and the coefficient of Strategic Capacity was 0.0901 (p = 0.4856) which was not significant. The study recommends the strengthening of management capability and competence, logistical competence and strategic capability to improve the management of electoral technology to enable the IEBC provide credible elections results to the electorat