Abstract: Studies have shown that strategies frequently fail not because of inadequate strategic planning/ formulation, but because of inefficient implementation. This study reviews the factors affecting the effective implementation of Bungoma County Strategic Plan. The objectives of the study were to find out the impact of leadership; communication; resources; and organizational structure to the implementation of Bungoma County strategic plan. The study was significant in that it was a step forward towards proper management of County resources as per the Bungoma County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) as it identified key variables that deserve attention in the implementation process. The research was conducted through a case study design. Stratified sampling and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the respondents. A sample size of 47 respondents was chosen from a target population of 93 members whom comprised of the county executive, the county assembly, and the county and sub-county implementing strategic plan implementing units. Data was collected through administering written questionnaires. Data from the questionnaires was statistically analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques and presented through tables, charts and percentages. The study found that resources are the major factor affecting implementation of the Bungoma County strategic plan followed by leadership, organizational structure, and Communication. Human resources was identified as the most critical resource in the implementation process. However, middle and lower cadre employees lack the right skills and competencies to undertake implementation process and have not been trained on the components of the CIDP. Management allocates inadequate financial resources to the implementation process and the funds are further embezzled through corrupt tendering processes. Leadership lacks commitment as it does not allocate time to discuss the implementation process while the structure of the county government is not aligned to the county strategic plan, and lastly, Management does not clearly communicate employee responsibilities, tasks and duties. The study recommends that for the county Government to achieve its intended development objectives, the county management must adopt and embrace proper resource allocation and utilization mechanisms, participatory approaches to strategy execution, employee training and development, issue-based politics, and an effective organizational structure and communication procedures. This will help enhance coordination and control within the county government.
Keywords: Organisational performance, Efficiency, Strategic plan, Integrated Development plan.
Title: FACTORS AFFECTING EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLANS IN COUNTY GOVERNMENTS: THE CASE OF BUNGOMA COUNTY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Author: Omunyin Heinz Obeid Imoleit, Dr. Maurice Sakwa, Mr. Robert Wamalwa Wandera
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations,
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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