Strategic Responses of Public Secondary Schools to Environmental Challenges in Matungulu Division, Machakos County

Abstract

Organizations need to continuously identify opportunities and threats in the business environment and adapt their resources and competences so as to get maximum advantage. The organizations exist in an environment which consists of complex commercial, political, economical, social, technological and legal aspects that may give rise to opportunities or threats to an organization. The study sought to identify the environmental challenges that impact on Public secondary Schools in Matungulu Division, Machakos County and how they seek to respond to them. The target population of the study was all principals of public secondary' schools in Matungulu Division.. Towards meeting the objectives, relevant primary and secondary' data was collected from the institutions and other stakeholders. It was analyzed, conclusions and recommendations were made. A further suggestion for research was also made. The research established that these institutions had experienced many challenges brought about by the external environment for example technological, political, economic and social/ cultural challenges. It was also established that these challenges could be responded to through various measures. The findings from this study will be used by various stakeholders in the education sector to make education more efficient and relevant. It will also assist the stakeholders to deal with new strategies and emerging challenges. The research proposed that further studies be carried out to on the challenges brought about by the introduction of Free Secondary Education.