Factors Affecting Implementation of Strategic Plans in Ministries in Kenya: A Case of Ministry of Housing
Abstract
Strategy is the heart of strategic management because it helps an organization to plan, formulate
and implement various tasks in its attempts to prosper. Strategic planning relates to the distinct
elements which differ from firm to firm. Strategic planning is thus the process adopted in
identifying a strategy that best matches organizational capability with the environment. Strategic
planning will enable an organization to identify the prevailing environmental opportunities and
threats, and also to figure out or estimate the organization’s resource capabilities taking into
account the strengths and weaknesses of its resources so as to align itself accordingly to battle
with the environmental challenges.
In recognition of the major strategic challenges currently faced by institutions the most
problematic phase is the implementation stage. None of the known local studies has focused on
strategy implementations in Ministries particularly Ministry of Housing in Kenya. The general
objective of this study was to investigate factors affecting implementation of strategic plans in
Ministries in Kenya with a specific focus on the Ministry of Housing.
The study adopted a qualitative exploratory approach and a descriptive research design. The
target population of this study was three hundred and eighty seven (387) staff working in the
Ministry of Housing. The study focused on the management staff who are directly dealing with
the day to day management of the Ministry of Housing at the Ministry’s headquarters since they
were most likely conversant with the factors affecting implementation of strategic plans in their
Ministry. From the target population of 387, a sample of 78 was selected from within each
group in proportions that each group bear to the study population. This study utilized a selfadministered
questionnaire.
Both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used to analyze data. The Statistical Packages
for Social Sciences (SPSS) software package assisted in analyzing the data. The data was
presented in tables and bar graphs. The study results are intended to benefit the policy makers in
the Ministry of Housing, other Ministries, and other researchers.
Citation
A research project submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the requirements for the award of the Post Graduate Diploma in Housing Administration at the University of Nairobi 2013Publisher
University of Nairobi Department of Real Estate and Construction Management