dc.description.abstract | A brilliant strategy may put a company on the competitive map and increase its
performance. Unfortunately, most companies struggle with implementation. In a
dynamic environment, managers need to adapt to changing trends in strategy
implementation while embracing the key success factors for implementation; structure,
resources, culture, leadership, systems, people and communication. What is the way to
implement the business strategy effectively and what challenges can harm the
successful implementation? The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges
of strategy implementation among the private security companies in Kenya. In
undertaking the study, private security companies in Kenya registered with Kenya
security industry association were targeted. The study adopted a survey research
design. The respondents were senior and middle managers. Data collection was done
by use of questionnaires which were distributed by drop and pick and the collected
data was analyzed using descriptive analysis.
The study found that the most frequent challenges in strategy implementation among
the Kenyan private security firms studied were; the implementation of strategy took
more time than originally allocated; there was poor and improper communication
especially in the various units of the organization and lower level employees lacked
skills and capabilities for executing strategy due to inadequate training. Other
challenges identified include; disharmony due to poor coordination; improper
management and environmental uncertainty. The study also through the findings
proposed some measures that could be adopted to overcome the above identified
challenges. These measures include: more time should be spend in analysis phase,
proper communication and employees must be trained to acquire skill on
implementation.
In conclusion, there are several challenges that can harm the successful
implementation. However, using right methods, frameworks and timing may reduce or
minimize them. Finally involving all stakeholders during strategic planning process,
proper communication and providing training on both strategy formulation and
implementation were the recommendation given. | en |