Strategic Leadership and Performance of State Corporations in Nairobi City County, Kenya
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https://doi.org/10.47941/jbsm.3845Keywords:
Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Adaptability, State CorporationsAbstract
Purpose: This study examined the influence of strategic leadership on the performance of state corporations in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Specifically, the study investigated how strategic thinking and strategic adaptability influence the performance of state corporations. The study was anchored on Upper Echelons Theory and Dynamic Capabilities Theory.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population consisted of 103 state corporations headquartered in Nairobi City County, with the Head of Corporate Planning and Strategy serving as the unit of observation for each corporation. Given the manageable population size, the study adopted a census approach in which all 103 corporations were included in the study. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire containing closed-ended items measured on a five-point Likert scale. A pilot study involving 10% of the sample was conducted among state corporations outside Nairobi City County to test the research instrument. For the main study, collected data was cleaned, coded, and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29. Descriptive statistics including frequencies, means, and standard deviations was used to summarize respondent characteristics and variable distributions. Inferential analysis involved correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results were presented using tables and charts to facilitate interpretation and discussion of the findings.
Findings: The findings revealed that strategic thinking and strategic adaptability had positive and statistically significant influences on the performance of state corporations in Nairobi City County, Kenya.
Unique Contributions to Theory, Policy, and Practice: The study recommends that state corporations strengthen strategic thinking capabilities among leaders through regular strategic planning forums, leadership development programs, and environmental scanning initiatives.
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