INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to establish the influence of Strategic Leadership on performance of Private Hospitals in Nairobi City County in Kenya. To achieve this objective, the study developed research questions and was statistically tested. The theories on which the study was hinged were Transformational Leadership Theory, The Resource – Based View (RBV) Theory, Reinforcement Theory, Transaction Cost Economic (TCE) Theory and Endogenous Growth Theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design, and used both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study looked at a population of 62 private hospitals in Nairobi City County. Simple random sampling was used to sample 96 respondents. The study used open-ended and closed-ended questionnaire as the main mode of data collection. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires. Secondary data was collected from institutional documents. The collected data was edited, coded and entered into SPSS software for analysis. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings indicated that strategic leadership is crucial for improving performance, aligning resources, and motivating staff. Hospitals with visionary leaders and effective communication of goals experienced better performance outcomes. The study concluded that Strategic leadership is a crucial factor, with hospitals that have visionary leaders able to effectively communicate their goals and motivate staff demonstrating superior operational efficiency and improved patient outcomes. Based on the study’s findings, it is recommended that private hospitals in Nairobi City County strengthen their strategic leadership practices to enhance operational efficiency and overall performance. Hospital leaders should focus on clear communication of strategic goals, fostering a shared vision among staff, and building an inclusive environment that encourages employee engagement and innovation. Additionally, leadership development programs should be prioritized to equip leaders with the necessary skills to navigate the complex healthcare landscape and drive strategic initiatives effectively. Keywords: Strategic Leadership, Performance, Private Hospitals. Title: INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA Author: Nancy Mating’i Mola, Antony Sije, Robert Mangana International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 12, Issue 4, October 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 64-70 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 19-October-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13955426 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/influence-of-strategic-leadership-on-performance-of-private-hospitals-in-nairobi-city-county-kenya