Determinants of Strategic Choice among Universities in Kenya

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background to the Study
• 1.1.1 Strategic Choice
• 1.1.2 Universities in Kenya
• 1.2 Research Problem
• 1.3 Research Objective
• 1.4 Value of the Study
• CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Theoretical foundation of the study
• 2.2.1 Contingency Theory
• 2.2.2 Resource Dependency Theory
• 2.3 Determinants of Strategic Choice
• 2.3.1 Resources Allocation
• 2.3.2 Organization Culture
• 2.3.3 Competitive Environment

Objectives and Key Themes

The study aims to identify the determinants of strategic choice among universities in Kenya. It seeks to understand the factors influencing these institutions in their strategic decision-making processes, particularly in the context of a rapidly changing environment. The study is guided by contingency and resource dependency theories, analyzing existing literature to identify knowledge gaps.

• Influence of resources allocation on strategic choice
• Impact of organization culture on strategic decision-making
• Role of the competitive environment in shaping strategic choices
• Significance of vision and mission in driving strategic direction
• Analysis of strategic choice process and the involvement of employees within Kenyan universities

Chapter Summaries

Chapter one provides the background to the study, introducing the concept of strategic choice and the context of Kenyan universities. It outlines the research problem, objectives, and the value of the study. Chapter two delves into the theoretical framework, exploring contingency and resource dependency theories, and examining the determinants of strategic choice, including resource allocation, organization culture, and competitive environment.

Keywords

Strategic choice, universities in Kenya, contingency theory, resource dependency theory, resource allocation, organization culture, competitive environment, vision and mission, strategic decision-making, higher education, Kenyan education sector, research methodology, cross-sectional survey, quantitative data analysis, statistical significance.