Influence Of Strategic Leadership On The Performance Of Managed Equipment Services (Mes) Projects In Level 4 & 5 Hospitals In Nairobi Metropolitan Area In Kenya

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of strategic leadership on the performance of managed equipment services (MES) projects in level 4 & 5 hospitals in Nairobi metropolitan area in Kenya. The study used descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study was the 19 Level 4 & 5 Hospitals in level 4 & 5 hospitals in Nairobi metropolitan area in Kenya. The study therefore had a total of 38 respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data. The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS. Multiple regression was utilized to establish the relationship between dependent and independent variables. The findings of study were summarized in tables, pie charts and graphs. The study found that a strategic purpose and vision has been developed which enhances the performance of the organization. The study found that to a great extent that achievement of organizational goals enhanced performance. The study found that that guiding juniors regularly, motivation, career development procedure, appraisal of employees, rewards affects organizational performance. The study also found that at 5% level of significance and 95% level of confidence, strategic leadership was significant on performance of managed equipment services (MES) projects in level 4 & 5 hospitals in Nairobi metropolitan area in Kenya. The study concluded that to a great extent that achievement of organizational goals enhanced performance. The study further concluded that the performance of an organization lies in its ability to effectively manage its human and social capital. The study concluded that guiding juniors regularly, motivation, career development procedure, appraisal of employees, rewards affects organizational performance. It is recommended for the leaders of the various departments in level four and five hospital focus on determining strategic purpose and vision in their hospitals as verified in this study. This will ensure that leadership and the employees are moving in the same direction since it assimilates the goals of the organization with those of the individual employees. They also need to focus on effectively managing the resources. This aspect will enhance the competitive advantage of their organizations over their rivals. The organization is able to get the best out of the resources at its disposal.