| dc.description.abstract | To examine the influence of strategic control on the organizational performance of
commercial-based parastatals in Kenya. The study used a descriptive research design to collect
data on a target population of six (6) commercial-based parastatals. The respondents were 45
departmental managers and 151 administrative staff. The study obtained a sample size of 40
departmental managers and 110 administrative staff using a simple random method. They were
issued with closed and open-ended. Additionally, descriptive analysis, frequency tables, and
explanations were used to illustrate the results. Further, inferential statistics were examined
using multiple regression and correlation analysis. In the questionnaires, 60(56%) respondents
strongly agreed and 17(16%) agreed on a mean of 4.11 (SD of 1.16) that, their parastatal’s
work plans addressed the organization’s objectives, targets, indicators, strategies, timelines,
monitoring, and budget. Additionally, 21(20%) strongly agreed and 56(52%) agreed on a mean
of 3.69 (SD of 1.03) that, they had developed a series of actions to manage risks and issues in
the project/ organization. However, 35(33%) strongly disagreed and 36(34%) disagreed on a
mean of 2.49 (SD of 1.26) that, the resources required by the staff to complete their assigned
tasks were always available. The Pearson correlation coefficient was r=0.725** at α < 0.000
and 99% significance level indicating a positive correlation between strategic control and
performance. There was a lack of support from the government and inadequate funding of the
strategies due to poor resource provision by the government. This meant that in as much as
strategies would be formulated, their implementation would be tough since resources were not
fully provided hence the projects were implemented in phases. Therefore, the study
recommends that the various parastatal managers should lobby for more funds through other
legal ways such as fundraising and competitions such as marathons among others within their
jurisdiction. This would improve the funding of their operations to acceptable limits. Further,
the parastatal management should negotiate aggressively with various key ministry officials
for an increase in budget allocation. | en_US |
