The Role of Strategic Plan Implementation on Internal Efficiency of Public Secondary Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya

Abstract

Strategic plan implementation is a concept that has been embraced across sectors of the global world due to its effect on internal efficiency. Therefore, the study sought to determine the role of strategic plan implementation on the internal efficiency of public secondary schools in Mombasa County. It was addressed by the following objectives: to analyze the role of education mission and vision on strategic plan implementation and strategic resource mobilization on the internal efficiency of public secondary schools in Mombasa County. The Resource-Based theory guided the study. The study adopted a Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods design where data was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Stratified systematic random sampling techniques were used in the study. Principals, teachers and BOM chairpersons formed the population with 134 respondents forming the sample. The instruments were validated as reliability was determined. Tests such as t-tests, correlation, ANOVA and regression analyses. Descriptive statistics in the form of mean, variability such as standard deviation and variance were applied. The data was then presented in tables, graphs, pie charts and percentages. The study findings indicated that although most of schools had developed strategic plans, some were partially implemented as others not implemented at all. The results obtained through correlation and regression show that mission and vision and also strategic resource mobilization had a significant correlation with internal efficiency. Therefore, when other factors are held constant, for every unit change in the independent variables, the internal efficiency increases. This indicated that there are strong relationships established. As a recommendation, the study provides a base for policymakers to inform and formulate policies on applying strategic planning in improving the internal efficiencies of public secondary schools in Kenya. Keywords : Academic performance, Completion rate, Government Policy, Educational mission and vision, Strategic resource mobilization DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-36-01 Publication date: December 31 st 2022