| dc.description.abstract | Strategic plan formulation in public hospitals or even in other firms is a time and
resource-consuming exercise. Shelving formulated strategic plans become a cost on
its own. Therefore, the translation of strategic plans into action is the most critical
stage that drives an organization towards harnessing the benefits of strategy
implementation. However, strategic plan implementation is not a walk in a park
since the requirement is that it helps to address uncertainties about the future.
Typically, the idea of implementing strategic plans hampered by several factors that
derail the entire implementation process in public hospitals or other firms in general.
Conversion of strategic plans in all organizations is born because of challenges that
may obstruct the exercise. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing organizational
dynamics in the implementation of strategic plans counties health sector, the case of
Marsabit County, Kenya. The study sought to achieve the following specific
objectives; to determine the effect of employee management skills, organization
structure, financial resources, and organization culture on the implementation of
strategic plans in public hospitals in Marsabit County. The study targeted employees
in health in Marsabit County who include; public health officers, laboratory
technicians, medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. A descriptive survey
research design was used in the study. A sample of 180 respondents were the key
respondents picked from a target population of 358 using a stratified random
sampling technique. The research used a questionnaire and interview guide as the
main data collection instruments. The research analyzed data using a statistical
package for social science (SPSS V.25). Based on the analysis, the data was
analyzed using both inferential statistics and descriptive statistics. The study
findings would of great relevance to the existing body of literature about
organizational dynamics that influence the implementation of strategic plans. The
data obtained from the study was presented through frequency tables, histograms,
pie charts, and other useful diagrams such as bar graphs. The study findings revealed
that employee management skills have a significant positive effect on the
implementation of Marsabit County health strategies for management skills equip
employees with the capacity to maneuver around challenges in converting policies
into action. On the organizational structure, it was found to have a significant
positive effect on the implementation of health strategies since a good organizational
structure ensures flexibility and free flow of communication and information sharing
for prompt decision making. Financial resource allocation was also found to have a
significant positive impact on the health strategy implementation process for the
acquisition of the necessary workforce and resources pertinent to the implementation
process require financial resources. Sufficient allocation of financial resources is
necessary for a smooth implementation process. Lastly, organizational culture is
paramount in propelling the vision and the mission of the healthcare sector. A
culture that is change is oriented, employee-centered, or values every stakeholder
view is central to achieving competitive advantages for the organization.
Consequently, reduces resistance to change and allows smooth implementation of
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