| dc.description.abstract | The capacity of a firm to implement its strategies successfully is an important achievement, be it
public or private, however, many institutions struggle to translate theory into action. Without a
proper implementation process, even the most superior strategy that an organization will have
developed is useless. The notion of strategy implementation might at first seem quite
straightforward: the strategy is formulated and then it is implemented. Implementing would thus
be perceived as being about allocating resources and changing organizational structure.
However, transforming strategies into action is a far more complex and difficult task.
Furthermore, there are only a limited number of conceptual models of strategy implementation
making strategy implementation a challenging task for any organization. The objective of the
study was to establish the challenges encountered by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in the
implementation of its strategies in regulating aviation training institutions. The research design
adopted was a case study. The study used primary data which was collected using an interview
guide. Content analysis was used to analyze the collected data. The study found out that staff in
the organization was looking up to the management for direction on implementation of the
strategic objectives. Training and development programs help employees to improve skills in
crafting, formulation and implementation of strategic plans. The study found out that
enforcement of KCAA regulations was done through frequent inspection and annual audit of the
institutions, follow up on corrective actions. The study found out that KCAA cannot achieve its
objectives due to various challenges that inhibit the achievement of its strategy implementation
plans. These challenges include unrealistic time allocation to meet targets, communication,
organizational structure, inability to effectively monitor the level of implementation of the plan
and poor recording of information, lack of accountability, ineffective coordination and sharing of
responsibilities, poor planning, recruitment, training, management of staff and resources. | en_US |
