| dc.description.abstract | Restructuring is a deliberate transformative exercise whose prime aim is enhancing the
performance of the organization by reconstituting its structures. It entails among other
things downsizing, outsourcing, and mergers. In essence it can target both the physical
and philosophical orientation of the organization. This study targeted IEBC, the electoral
management body of Kenya. The latter is currently undertaking an elaborate restructuring
exercise. The study objective was to establish the extent to which the exercise has
evolved and secondly to determine the challenges that have been encountered in the
restructuring process at the IEBC. The research was undertaken on a case study design,
the target being the restructuring implementation at the IEBC. Data was generated using
structured personal interview with some of the commissioners, Directors and top
departmental managers. The finding of the study established that only part of the targeted
restructuring has been done; it also established that of those sectors already restructured
there still exist operational flaws. It also established that the exercise is ongoing and may
well meet the envisaged outcome by 2017 timeline. The study also established that there
are challenges, both in the macro and micro environments and all are consistent with the
sort of challenges one would expect in restructuring exercises. However the study
established the organization is managing the challenges and the process is ongoing. The
outcome of this study adds to the general body of knowledge on organizational
restructuring and also offers a reference point for management practitioners and policy
formulators. The study recommends that another research on the same area be carried out
at the expiry of the proposed timeline – 2017, to establish if the restructuring was
successfully implemented. | en_US |
