Effect of Strategic Timelines on the Performance of Technical Training Institutions in Meru County, Kenya

Authors

  • George Mungiria Muthaa Chuka University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24203/ajeel.v7i1.5666

Keywords:

Strategic timelines and Performance

Abstract

Organizational performance is important in justifying its existence and resources allocation. To enhance performance Strategic plans have been identified as useful management tools to achieving competitive advantage. Technical Training institutions have been operating with strategic plans for at least the last ten years; however no systematic study has been carried out to investigate the influence of the strategic timelines on the performance of the institutions. The current study sought to investigate the effect of the strategic timelines on performance of Technical Training Institutions in Meru County. The study used cross sectional descriptive survey research design. The survey was conducted with the top, middle and lower level management of the institutions.  Questionnaires were used for data collection. Data was analyzed by use of both descriptive and inferential statistics including frequencies, percentages, means, correlations and the regression analyses. The findings were presented in tables and figures. The study established that timelines having a significant influence on performance. The government policy enhanced the effectiveness of the strategic timelines on the performance of technical training institutions. The researcher recommends the alignment of the institutional philosophy, priorities, innovations and collaborations to the institutional strategic plans which could improve the performance of Technical Training Institutions.

Author Biography

George Mungiria Muthaa, Chuka University

Chuka University, Departement of Education

Senior lecturer

References

• Ansoff, I.H. (1990). Implanting Strategic Management. London: Prentice Hall International Ltd.

• Ayieko, M. O. (2011). Strategic planning practices and performance of large manufacturing firms in kisumu,kenya. Master of business administration, school of business, university of Nairobi.

• Barney, J.B. (2007). Gaining and Sustaining Competitive Advantage. 3rd Ed. New Jersey: Pearson Hall.

• Birgen, P. (2007). Strategic Plan: How to develop a strategic Plan. Colour print ltd:Nairobi.

• Cole, G. A. (2004). Management Theory and Practice. 6th Ed. London: Thomson Learning Bedford Row.

• Cronbach, L. J. (1951). Coefficient Alpha and the Internal Structure of Tests. Psychometrika, 16 (3): 297–334.

• Gode, H. (2009). Influence of Strategic Planning on Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Kisumu East. (Unpublished MBA Project). University of Nairobi: Nairobi, Kenya.

• Hsieh, H-F. and Shannon, S.E. (2005). Three approaches to qualitative content analysis. In Qualitative Health Research, 15(9), (pp.1277 – 1288) 15(9), DOI: 10.1177/1049732305276687

• Johnson, S. & Whittington, (2008). Exploring Corporate Strategy.6th Ed. New Delhi: Text and Cas-s Pearson Education ltd.

• Kathuri, N. & Pals, D. (2003). Introduction to Educational Research. Njoro: Egerton University.

• Malhotra, N. K., & Dash, S. (Ed.). (2011). Marketing research: an applied orientation. New Delhi: Pearson Pub.

• Muthoko, A. A. (2010). The influence of strategic planning on performance of public universities in Kenya: the case of university of Nairobi. Unpublished master’s thesis. University of Nairobi.

• Okwako, A. D. (2013). Strategic planning and performance of public secondary schools in rarieda district, Kenya. Masters in business administration, University of Nairobi.

• Porter, M. E. (1985). Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance. Free Press: New York.

• Potter, W. J. & Levine-Donnerstein, D. (1999). Rethinking validity and reliability in content analysis. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 27(3), 258 – 284.

• Thompson, J., Strickland, A. & Gamble, J.E. (2007). Crafting and Executing Strategy: Texts and Readings. New York: The McGraw-Hill

• Yabs, J. (2007). Strategic Management Practices in Kenya. 1st ed. Nairobi: Lelax Global ltd,

Downloads

Published

2019-02-17

How to Cite

Muthaa, G. M. (2019). Effect of Strategic Timelines on the Performance of Technical Training Institutions in Meru County, Kenya. Asian Journal of Education and E-Learning, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajeel.v7i1.5666