STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF KENYA RAILWAYS CORPORATION AT THE HEADQUARTERS, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
Abstract
The goal of this study was to ascertain how strategic management practices affect Kenya Railways Corporation performance. The study's four primary objectives were to: investigate the impact of strategic leadership, strategic alliance, strategic innovation, and resource allocation on Kenya Railways Corporation performance. The study reviewed the relevant literature and formulated theories which included: strategic management theory, diffusion of innovation theory, institutional theory, and resource-based theory. 32 Kenya Railways Corporation employees were identified as the target population. 30 of these formed the sample size. Quantitative research design and logical positivism was adopted for the study. The instrument for gathering data was a semi-structured questionnaire. Both inferential and descriptive statistics, particularly regression analysis was done using SPSS, and used to analyze and interpret the data. Cronbach alpha coefficient of all the variables were above 0.70 hence were considered adequate to test reliability of this study and validity of the questionnaire was ensured using experts’ opinion and literature review. Data was presented in tables. In order to draw conclusions, secondary data was combined with the primary data and was acquired from books, research literature, publications, and other relevant scientific writings. The findings from the study were that strategic leadership, strategic alliance, strategic innovation and resources allocation had a positive and significant relationship with performance of the Kenya Railways Corporation. The study recommended that strategic leadership should be improved by training leaders on governance and ensuring ethics. Also, it recommended that the organization should work to establish partnerships in business as this would improve its performance. Another recommendation was that innovative measures like improvement of existing infrastructure to suit the modern generation could be considered. Lastly, the government was encouraged to ensure proper financing of the projects by the Kenya Railways Corporation and improve its monitoring and evaluation framework as this would help the organization’s performance.
Key Words: Strategic Leadership, Strategic Alliance, Strategic Innovation, Resource Allocation
CITATION: Kamwere, B. M., & Murigi, E. (2023). Strategic management practices and performance of Kenya Railways Corporation at the headquarters, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 10 (1), 454 – 475.
Full Text:
PDFReferences
Adero, N., & Aligula, E. (2012). Challenges facing transport infrastructure in the East African Community. Research Networking and Regional Development Policy Making in the East Africa Community (EAC), 90-113: Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA).
Akech, J. M. M. (2005). Development partners and governance of procurement in Kenya:enhancing democracy in the administration of aid. International law and politics, 37(4), 829-868.
Allio, M.K. (2005). A Short, Practical Guide to Implementing Strategy..Journal of Business Strategy, 26, 12- 21.
Andreeva, T., & Kianto, A. (2012). Does knowledge management really matter? Linking knowledge management practices, competitiveness and economic performance. Journal of Knowledge Management.
Arthur, P. (2009). An Overview of EC Policy on Procurement: Current Position and Future Prospects, Procurement Law Review, Vol. 1 No.1, pp.28-39.
Baldwin, J. R., & Johnson, J. (1996). Business strategies in more-and less-innovative firms in Canada. Research policy, 25(5), 785-804.
Bank Institute. Gelderman, J. C., Ghijsen, W. P. & Brugman, J. M. (2006). procurement and EU tendering directives explaining non-compliance. International Journal of Sector Management, 19(7), 702-714.
Bartik L (2009). Supply chain management practices in institutions. Procurement Journal.Vol. 28 Benton WC (2007), "Power influences in the supply chain", Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 21 No.1, pp.49-73.
Basheka, B. C. & Bisangabasaija, E. (2010). Determinants of unethical procurement in local government systems of Uganda: a case study. Int. J. Procurement Management, 3(1), 91–104.
Cai, J.,Xiangdong L., Zhihui X. (2008).Improving supply chain performance management: A systematic approach to analyzing iterative KPI accomplishment. ABS working Paper Series No. 3
Callender, G., & Mathews, D. (2000). Government Purchasing: An Evolving Profession? Journal of Budgeting, Accounting &Financial Management
Chan, E. H., & Yung, E. H. (2004). Is the development control legal framework conducive to a sustainable dense urban development in Hong Kong? Habitat International, 28(3), 409-426.
Charles, P. (2007). Supply chain postponement and speculation strategies: how to choose the right strategy, Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 21 No.2.Cuthbertson, R.
Chemoiywo, P. (2014). Public Procurement Procedures and Supply Chain Performance in state Corporations in Kenya, Masters Degree Research Project. Retrieved from library.uonbi.ac.ke/
Cooper, D. R., Schindler, P. S., & Sun, J. (2006). Business research methods (Vol. 9, pp. 1-744). New York: Mcgraw-hill.
Cuthbertson, R. Piotrowicz, W. (2011). Performance measurement systems in supply chains: A framework for contextual analysis, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 60 Iss: 6, pp.583 - 602
Damanpour, F., Szabat, K. A., & Evan, W. M. (1989). The relationship between types of innovation and organizational performance. Journal of Management studies, 26(6), 587-602.
Dess, L.E (2008), Strategic Management: creating competitive Advantages 4th Ed. McGraw- Hill- New York.
Diamond, J. (2002). The Role of Internal Audit in Government Financial Management: An International Perspective, IMF Working Paper 02/94 (Washington: International Monetary Fund).
Duncan.W. (2009). Managing supply chain relationship. Purchasing Journal Vol 24 GOK (2012). Procurement Regulations in Kenya.
Erik, E. &Vennström, A. (2008). Effects of Procurement on Project Performance: A Survey of Swedish Construction Clients, Sweden, University of Technology.
FAITH, N. (2019). Effect of expansion strategies on performance of insurance Industry in Kenya (Doctoral dissertation, Maseno University).
Francis, W. H., et al., (2012). Impacts of facility service procurement methods on perceived performance of hospital engineering services, Facilities, 30(1/2), 56 –77
Frøystad, M., Heggstad, K. K. & Fjeldstad, O. H. (2010). Linking procurement and political economy.UK Department for International Development and the World
Gari, J.-A. (1999). Biodiversity conservation and use: Local and global considerations. Science, Technology and Development Discussion Paper, 7, 1–19.
Government of Uganda (2006). The Local Government (Amendments) Act, (2006). Kampala, Uganda: Author.
Gunasekaran, A., Patel, C., & McGaughey, R. E. (2004). A framework for supply chain performance measurement. International Journal of Production Economics, 87 (3), 333-347.
Hrebiniak, L.G. (2006). Obstacles to Effective Strategy Implementation. Organizational Dynamics, 35, 12-31.
Hui, W. S., Othman, R. O., Normah, O., Rahman, R. A. & Haron, N. H.(2011).Procurement issues in Malaysia. International Journal of Sector Management, 24(6), 567-593.Irwin.
Ireland, S. C., Beamesderfer, R. C. P., Paragamian, V. L., Wakkinen, V. D., & Siple, J. T. (2002). Success of hatchery-reared juvenile white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) following release in the Kootenai River, Idaho, USA. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 18(4–6), 642–650.
John (2012). Environmental supply chain dynamics, Journal of Cleaner Production, vol.8
John, M. K. (2020). Strategic Alliance Practice and Organization Performance of Selected Companies in the Energy Sector in Kenya. KENYATTA UNIVERSITY.
Joseph P (2010).). The Decentralization of Collective Bargaining: A Literature Review and Comparative Analysis, Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 47(1), 3-22.
Junaidu, A. S., & Ahmadu, H. (2019). International Financial Reporting Standards Adoption and Liquidity Performance of Food and Beverages Listed Companies: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria. Growth, 6(1), 20–26.
Kafko, D. E. (2017). Effect of Customer Relationship Management on Marketing Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya (Doctoral dissertation, United States International University-Africa).
Kakwezi, P. &Nyeko, S. (2011). Procurement Processes and Performance Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Procurement Function. Makerere University Business School. 51
Khamseh, H. M., & Jolly, D. (2014). Knowledge transfer in alliances: the moderating role of the alliance type. Knowledge Management Research & Practice, 12(4), 409–420.
Kipyego, M. I. (2012). Factors Affecting Implementation of Electronic procurement system in Public Sector. A case of National Aids Control Council, Masters Degree Research Project.Retrievedmaktaa.ku.ac.ke/
Klijn, E. H., & Koppenjan, J. (2016). The impact of contract characteristics on the performance of public–private partnerships (PPPs). Public Money & Management, 36(6), 455-462.
Lengnick-Hall, C. A. (1992). Strategic configurations and designs for corporate entrepreneurship: Exploring the relationship between cohesiveness and performance. Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, 9(2), 127-154.
Lisa, I. (2010). Compliance culture. A conceptual framework. Journal of management and organization, 19(7), 702-714.
Lodhia, S. K. & Burritt, R. L. (2004). Sector accountability failure in an emerging economy: The case of the National Bank of Fiji. International Journal of Sector Management, 17(4), 345–359.
Maiyo P (2009). Irregularities in undertaking procurement practices in institutions. Journal of purchasing Vol 22
Masungo, T. W., Marangu, W. N., Obunga, C. A., & Lilungu, D. (2015). Effect of strategic leadership on the performance of devolved government system in Kakamega County, Kenya. European Journal of Business and Management, 7(13), 327-338.
Matokho, K. M., & Anyieni, A. G. (2018). Strategic Partnerships and Performance of Listed Commercial Banks in Kenya. International Journal of Contemporary Aspects in Strategic Management (IJCASM), 2(1), 1–13.
Mbaya, P. (2014).Factors Influencing Compliance with Public Procurement Policy in Kenya; a case study of 8 Government Ministries, Master’s Degree Research Project. Retrieved from library.uonbi.ac.ke/
Mowery, D. C., Oxley, J. E., & Silverman, B. S. (1996). Strategic alliances and interfirm knowledge transfer. Strategic Management Journal, 17(S2), 77–91.
Muge, P. (2009). Procurement practices in institutions in Kenya. Supply chain management journal. Vol 22.
Mugenda.O. & Mugenda. A. (2003). Research Methods; Quantitative and Qualitative approaches. Nairobi: Acts Press
Muteshi, D. C., & Awino, Z. B. (2018). Strategic alliances and performance of food and beverage manufacturing companies in Kenya. DBA Africa Management Review, 8(1).
MUTHEE, J. M. (2019). Determinants of Partnership Practices and Performance of Selected Technical Vocational And Training Education Institutions in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
Njoroge, P. (2012). Effects of Public Procurement Procedures on financial Performance of Farmers Co-operative Societies in Kiambu. Masters Degree Research Project. Retrieved from library.uonbi.ac.ke/
Paul, S. (2011). Procurement policies in corporations. Journal of Purchasing. Volume 33 52
Pfeffer, J., & Salancik, G. R. (1978). A resource dependence perspective. In Intercorporate relations. The structural analysis of business. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Pillary, S. (2004).Corruption – the Challenge to Good Governance: A South African Perspective, Melbourne, Australia.
Piotrowicz, W. (2011) "Performance measurement systems in supply chains: framework for contextual analysis", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 60 Iss: 6, pp.583 – 602
Raymond, J. (2008). Benchmarking in Procurement. Benchmarking: An International Journal, 15(6), 782-793.
Roodhooft, F. & Abbeele, A. V. D. (2006). Procurement of consulting services Evidence and comparison with private companies. International Journal of Sector Management, 19(5), 490-512.
Sambasivan, R. R., Zheng, A. X., De Rosa, M., Krevat, E., Whitman, S., Stroucken, M., Wang, W., Xu, L., & Ganger, G. R. (2011). Diagnosing performance changes by comparing request flows. 8th USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation (NSDI 11).
Schapper, P. R., Malta, J. N. V. & Gilbert, D. L. (2006). An analytical framework for the management and reform of procurement. Journal of procurement, 6(1&3), 1-26.
Shepherd, C. & Günter, H. (2006). Measuring supply chain performance: current research and future directions. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management 55 (3/4) (2006) 242-258.
Simonin, B. L. (1997). The importance of collaborative know-how: An empirical test of the learning organization. Academy of Management Journal, 40(5), 1150–1174
Snell, R. (2004). Should we call it an ethics program or a compliance program? Journal of Health Care Compliance, 16(2), 235-249.
Sobczak, M. (2008). Quantitative model. Journal of Business Logistics. Vol. 22
Song, S. J., Ito, K., Ala, U., Kats, L., Webster, K., Sun, S. M., ... & Pandolfi, P. P. (2013). The oncogenic microRNA miR-22 targets the TET2 tumor suppressor to promote hematopoietic stem cell self-renewal and transformation. Cell stem cell, 13(1), 87-101.
Talluri, W. (2008). Benchmarking the performance of English Universities, Benchmarking International Journal, Vol. 14 No.1, pp.102-22.
Tanzi, R (2009). An agency theory perspective on supply chain quality management, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 32
Thomson, P. (2007). Supplier selection methods in institutions. Journal of purchasing.Vol 33 53
Victor, A. (2012). Challenges affecting procurement practices in corporations. International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 31
Wisegeek, (2013). Procurement strategies.www.wisegeek.com
Wittig, W.A. (1999). Building Value through Procurement: A focus on Africa. A paper presented to the 9th International Anti-Corruption Conference. [On-Line]. Available at www.legacy.transparency.org
Zahra, S. A., Ireland, R. D., & Hitt, M. A. (2000). International expansion by new venture firms: International diversity, mode of market entry, technological learning, and performance. Academy of Management journal, 43(5), 925-950.
Zuzana M (2012). Knowledge of the Firm, Combinative Capabilities, and the Replication of Technology, Organization Science. Vol 22
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v10i1.2551
Refbacks
- There are currently no refbacks.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
PAST ISSUES:
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.