Strategy implementation at Nzoia Sugar Company Limited, Kenya.

Abstract

This study was carried out to establish strategy implementation at Nzoia Sugar Company limited. The study had two objectives to achieve: To establish strategy implementation practices at Nzoia Sugar Company and to determine the challenges faced by Nzoia Sugar Company in implementing its strategies. The study adopted a case study research design. Data was collected from heads of department at Nzoia Sugar Company limited through an interview guide and analysed through content analysis. The findings indicate that Nzoia Sugar Company limited prepares action plans during strategy implementation. The heads of departments serve as the advisory panel to the company as far strategy implementation is concerned. The company also benchmarks for best practice and performance both locally and internationally. The company has measurable targets that include asset management; employee motivation among others. The study recommended that there is need for the company to have more freedom and autonomy from political intervention in order to achieve good results in strategy implementation