Resource Dynamics and Implementation of Strategic Plans in Kenya’s Counties; A case Study of Homabay County
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https://doi.org/10.47941/jbsm.3204Keywords:
Resource Management, Strategic Planning, County Governance, Development PlanningAbstract
Purpose: To explore the influence of resource dynamics and implementation of strategic plans in Homabay County, Kenya.
Methodology: Cross sectional survey design was adopted and the census technique was employed. A sample size of 167 was derived from the population of 480 stakeholders. A questionnaire was used to collect information from the respondents. The study used content and face validity. The instrument’s reliability was done using internal consistency test Cronbach’s Alpha (α). To predict strategy implementation, likert-scale was used to analyse descriptive statistics and multiple regression model was used.
Findings: The study concluded that there was significant positive relationship between Resource Dynamics and Implementation of Strategic Plans (resource adequacy, responsible stewardship, resource allocation, resource utilization) and strategy implementation
Unique Contribution to Theory Practice and Policy: The study recommended that organizations should engage in efficient resource utilization, the monitoring of resource availability in strategy implementation and management and also recommended that the responsible management and care of resources.
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