Management of strategic change at Uzima foundation
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Date
2009-11Author
Oranga, Edwin J
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ThesisLanguage
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Most organizations whether public or private operate in an ever changing environment. For
the organization to survive in such an environment, they have to prepare themselves for nay
uncertainties arising form the environment. It is here that they have to formulate strategies
whose implementation would be key to the firm’s future survival.
The study focuses on Uzima Foundation, a non governmental organization initially involved
in promoting HIV/AIDS awareness and other youth activities. The organization has
undergone growth in terms of both budget and expansion to other areas of the country.
Membership has really grown and it has experienced a reduction in donor funding. The
research carried out through administration of an interview guide aims at documenting
strategic management practices by the organization in response to the ever changing
environment.
The study found that Uzima Foundation embraces strategic change management practices.
They for instance plan for any changes and these are communicated by top management.
They involve all members of the organization who take a positive role in ensuring success.
The organization also experiences some resistance to change and this is handled and
overcome before implementing the changes. The change implementation has always been
successful.
The study recommends strategic change management as a key tool for any organization that
wants to survive in future. Firms and policy makers need to embrace it as a sure way of
organization’s continued survival. The study had incomplete information but this would be
overcome if validation of the findings of the study is done at a later date.
It is suggested that more studies be done in the non governmental organizations to find out
the role of leadership in successful strategic change management. The qualities of the leader
and how they impact on the change process would also be an interesting area to study in
future.
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University of NairobiPublisher
School of business