Factors Influencing Strategy Implementation By International NGOs Operating In Kenya

Abstract

Strategy implementation IS the process of transforming strategic intentions into actions. It is the most vital phases in the decision making process; embracing all the actions necessary to put the strategy into practice. Successful implementation is as critical and difficult as the strategic choice; it requires consideration of the resources to be used, human resource requirements, structure, systems, and other changes. Strategic Management and hence strategy implementation are context sensitive; thus, the manner in which these are practiced in one sector may not fully help in understanding their practice within other sectors. This study therefore focused on the implementation of strategy within the Non Governmental Organization (NGO)sector, with an emphasis on the International NGOs. For purposes of this study, an NGO is any organization that receives funds from development partners to implement interventions such as health, education, micro-financing, appropriate technology, and other social activities. Previous scholars studying the area of strategic management tended to focus more on aspects other than strategy implementation. Studies on implementation have focused more on sectors other than the NGO sector. This study was designed to fill this gap by emphasizing on strategy implementation in the NGO sector context. The study sought to answer the following research question: What are the factors influencing strategy implementation within the international NGOs operating in Kenya? The objective of' this study was to determine the factors influencing strategy implementation by international NGOs operating in Kenya.