Challenges of Strategy Implementation in Private Security Firms Operating in Nairobi
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Date
2012-11Author
Nguchu, Catherine W
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Successful strategy implementation is considered crucial in attainment of strategic
objectives of any particular firm. Implementation of strategic plans is the greatest
challenge in strategic management process. It is more challenging than strategic
planning since successful strategy planning process does not always guarantee
successful attainment of the firms’ objectives. This study particularly sought to
establish the challenges faced by private security firms operating in Nairobi in
implementation of their strategic plans and also to establish methods adopted to deal
with the challenges. The research has been carried out as a cross sectional survey of
the private security firms that are registered with the KSIA and have operations in
Nairobi. The literature review covers the empirical and theoretical literature related
to strategic plan implementation and also highlights key factors to successful strategy
implementation and challenges encountered in strategy implementation. Data was
collected using semi structured questionnaires administered using emails and
analyzed using inductive approach. Tables, charts and graphs were used to present the
data. Study findings revealed that the firms in the security industry face almost
common challenges in implementation of their strategic plans which include
leadership, resource allocation, organizational structure and culture, strategy
communication and involvement and participation. There was also a close similarity
in the solutions the respondents proposed to tackle these challenges. This study also
proposes recommendations to overcome these challenges which include proper
leadership and management, enhancing communication of the strategic plan and
milestones achieved and creating staff motivation and gives a suggestion for further
research.
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University of Nairobi
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