Challenges Facing the Implementation of Rapid Results Initiative Strategy at National Environment Management Authority
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2010-10Author
Tialal, Christopher L
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Rapid Results Approach has been adapted as a structured methodology for building and
practicing Results Based Management (RBM) that is required for successful
implementation of the Kenyan Economic Recovery Strategy (ERS). The power behind
the approach is that it stimulates “group adrenalin” which is vital in overcoming inertia. It
creates a sense of excitement that comes from working on achievement of short-term
goals whose results have an impact on development. It further creates a sense of urgency,
personal challenges, clearly defines success and raises stakes and visibility for success or
failure. It enables people to collaborate in a new team spirit and lets them tap into their
full potential of energy and creativity.
This was a case study aimed to investigate the challenges facing the implementation of
Rapid Results Initiative strategy at NEMA. It was a descriptive research design while
data for the study was obtained from 20 Managers (Director General, Directors deputy directors and Chief Officers) within NEMA using interview guides and was analyzed
using content analysis.
Findings of the study revealed that although NEMA successfully implemented the RRI,
the organization faced various challenges that included: lack of cooperation from staff
since they were used to the old system; inadequate funds; poor strategic planning
inadequate staff and resources; delayed communication and poor coordination between
the departments. The study recommends that the Government should enact laws to
provide legal and institutional frame work for PSR & PC to play a supervisory role over
the government agencies implementing RRI programs to ensure that RBM guidelines are
followed. NEMA should be strengthened and capacity built to effectively monitor and
evaluate its RRI programs. This will be a departure from the current system where they
train a few officers from various departments and expect them to champion the
implementation process of RRI.
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MBA Thesis 2012Sponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
University of Nairobi School of Business,
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Master Thesis