Strategy development for the Catholic diocese of Machakos

Abstract

Whilst Churches have a primary pastoral role, many have over time been engaged in development work. A major concern for these churches remain their desire to operate beyond pastoral, relief and welfare functions but manage the complex programs whilst ensuring effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability in the face of reduced donor funds; increasing calls to show results; political & economic downturns; and general underdevelopment. Subsequently many such organisations turn to strategic management to enhance their ability to grow and optimally position themselves in these complex and unstable environments. This study set out to establish how the Catholic Diocese of Machakos develops its strategies as far as its development initiatives are concerned. The research was undertaken as a case study and entailed utilization of qualitative research techniques for data collection. The data collected was summarized and coded a"dording to the study themes before being evaluated and analyzed to determine their adequacy, credibility, usefulness -and consistency. The data was analyzed using qualitative data analysis techniques. A summary and conclusion has been drawn based on the study findings