The Role of Strategic Leadership on Strategy Implementation: A Case of the AIC Church, Nairobi County

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2017-06

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Daystar University, School of Business and Economics

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to establish the role of strategic leadership on strategy implementation using a case of the AIC Church, Nairobi County. The study was guided by the following research questions: What strategic leadership styles have been adapted by leaders at the AIC Church, Nairobi County? What is the impact of strategic leadership on strategy implementation at The AIC Church, Nairobi County and what challenges in strategy implementation have been encountered by leaders at the AIC Church, Nairobi County? The study adopted descriptive research design which enabled the researcher to summarize and organize data in an effective and meaningful way. The target population comprised 194 leaders and the sample size was 58 respondents. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 was used for analysis. The study found out that strategic leaders influenced others according to their action plan. Leaders gave individualized attention to every staff and often consulted others in the decision-making process. Breakdown in communication channels, lack of effective communication of the organizations’ vision and inadequacy of financial resources were the main challenges in strategy implementation. The study concluded that poor leadership styles of church leaders and lack of understanding of strategy implementation were the major impediments of strategy implementation. Major challenges that faced strategic leadership during strategy implementation at AIC Church were resistance to change, limited strategic management skills among church leaders, bureaucracy in decision making processes and procedures. The study recommended that the top leadership of the AIC Church establishes a good relationship among leaders and the congregation. All the leadership of the church be trained in formal strategic leadership.

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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION in Strategic Management

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strategic leadership, AIC Church

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Kivindyo, R. M. (2017). The Role of Strategic Leadership on Strategy Implementation: A Case of the AIC Church, Nairobi County. Daystar University, School of Business and Economics