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Item Determinants of Strategy Implementation at the County Government of Taita Taveta(EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), 2024-05) Mwanake, Rahel; Munga, Jane W; Kituku, GladysStrategy management is an important aspect in organizations today considering the diverse, fragile and very competitive business environment currently obtaining globally. Consequently, most business and government entities have formulated strategies aimed at enhancing streamlined achievement of their goals and objectives. Regrettably, some of these strategies either fail or are not implemented successfully as envisaged. This research intended to explore the elements impacting the successful execution of initiatives within the County Government of Taita Taveta. The specific objectives were: to assess the impact of organizational structure on strategy implementation, to examine the role of communication in influencing strategy implementation, to investigate the influence of finances on strategy implementation, and to evaluate the impact of employees' technical capacity on strategy implementation at the County Government of Taita Taveta. The study drew upon four theoretical frameworks: Institutional theory, Communication Theory, Resource Based View (RBV), and McKinsey’s 7-S model. The study addressed a population consisting of County Executive Committee members (CECMs), Heads of Departments (HODs), senior officials, and members of the county assembly (MCAs), totaling 87 persons. Utilizing the complete population sample approach (census), all identifiable people were included in the research. Data gathering involved the distribution of questionnaires and conducting interviews. Descriptive statistics such as means, frequencies, and percentages, as well as inferential statistics like Pearson and regression analysis, were employed to evaluate the data collected using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists. Meanwhile, information from oral interviews was subjected to content analysis. The findings of the study demonstrated a substantial association between the implementation of strategic plans at the Taita Taveta County Government and the independent variables, including organizational structure, communication, finances, and workers' technical competence. Strong positive associations were discovered, with correlation values ranging from 0.830 to 0.924, all statistically significant at p<0.01. The significant regression coefficients (p<0.05) offered further evidence, demonstrating that the independent variables play a crucial role in influencing the effective execution of strategic plans in the County. Understanding and addressing these variables could lead to improved strategic plan implementation at the County Government. Policymakers and stakeholders could consider investing in these aspects to enhance the overall effectiveness and successful implementation of strategic plans.Item Influence of Organization Structure On the Organizational Performance In Kenyan Cement Manufacturers(International Academic Journal of Human Resource and Business Administration, 2023-08) Ali, Mohamed Amin Hussein.; Ogolla, Douglas.; Nzioki, Suzan.On the surface strategy implementation may appear a simple practice, however, the process of strategy implementation is complex and requires the right environment to be executed execution whereby, the right resources, an aligned organizational structure, and procedures. Cement manufacturing companies in Kenya operate in a highly competitive environment and therefore require an organization that makes appropriate changes to keep up with ever changing customer demands, comply with the regulatory environment and keep up with intense competition from competitors. This paper sought to determine the influence of organizational structure as one of the drivers of strategy implementation on the performance of cement manufacturing companies in Kenya. The study applied a descriptive design, with the unit of analysis being 5 major cement manufacturing companies in Kenya. Senior managers of the cement manufacturing company provided data for the study which was obtained through the physical administration of questionnaires. Data analysis was done by descriptive and simple regression analysis. The findings of the stud revealed a β of 0.716, t=7.228, and a p-value of 0.001 between organizational structure and performance of cement manufacturing companies in Kenya. The study concluded that organizational structure had a positive and significant influence on the performance of cement manufacturing companies in Kenya. The study recommends that cement manufacturing companies come up with favorable organizational structures that align with the strategy being implemented to improve their performance. Favorable organization structures encourage employees to work harder and also build customers’ confidence and relations. Therefore, organizations should have structures that promote feedback, open communication, and transparency.