Strategic Control Practices by Syngenta Pollen Limited in Kenya
Abstract
The present day competition in the market place is becoming increasingly intense with globalization. As a result the role of management control system to monitor the effectiveness of competitive strategy and to provide feedback for adjustment to strategy has therefore become more important. This study sought to establish strategic control practices employed by Syngenta Pollen Limited. In attempting to get the objective, a case study research design was adopted whereby four respondents were interviewed and gave information that helped in arriving at the research objective and conclusion. The research findings were that strategic control needs to fit to the overall strategic plan of the organization and also need to involve all the stakeholders of the organization. Further, there is need of the strategic control to be flexible enough and adapt to the changing environment. The control practices need to have a feedback mechanism to alert the managers on any deviations arising from the operations and the same deviations should be measureable.
Citation
Master Of Business Administration, University Of Nairobi , 2013Publisher
University Of Nairobi School of Business