Challenges of strategy implementation at the Kenya Medical Research Institute

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to determine challenges of strategy implementation at the Kenya Medical Research Institute. The specific objective was to find out the strategy implementation challenges at the Kenya Medical Research Institute within the wider implementation context of organization culture.The study was modelled on a case study design and data collected through face to face interview method. The respondents’ were subjected to open ended questions. Data was analyzed using content analysis technique and inferences made based on consistency, credibility and adequacy of data. The research revealed that most of the challenges encountered in the process of implementing the strategic plan at the Kenya Medical Research Institute revolve around the bureaucracy culture that exists at the Institute. This has led to lack of ownership of strategic plan on the part of the staff. The need for an all inclusive participation and communication of the strategic planning process was apparent