Strategy implementation challenges at Medisel (k) Ltd

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Date
2012Author
Kiraguri, Godfrey M
Type
ThesisLanguage
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The purpose of the study was to establish the challenges of strategy implementation at
Medisel (K) Ltd. The study was carried out through a case study research design. The
research used primary data collected by personal interview and a total of 20 respondents
were interviewed. The collected data was analyzed using content analysis with an aim of
presenting information pertaining to the study objectives. The research findings revealed
that Medisel (K) Ltd was involved in Strategic Planning Process and there was presence
of vision and mission. The company also has performance objectives and targets; it
implements, evaluates and monitors its strategies. The research findings also revealed
that the company encountered numerous challenges during the strategy implementation.
The challenges cited by the respondent include inadequate resources, cultural challenges,
inadequate reward and motivational challenges, lack of adequate training for staff,
policies and procedures are not clearly defined and annual objective were not fully
supportive to strategy implementation. To improve performance of the company it was
suggested that the company tackles the challenges and put in measures that will improve
work environment. The research was carried out through a case study and since it's a
growing field, generalization may not be able to cover all the aspects thus recommended
for further study.
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A research project submitted in partial fulfilment For the requirements of the award of the degree Of master of business admin.istration, school of Business, university of nairobiPublisher
Business Administration, University of Nairobi
