Developing a strategy implementation framework for State-Owned Enterprises in Namibia: A case study of Namibia Water Corporation
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2019
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University of Namibia
Abstract
For an organisation to ensure constant competitiveness in the dynantic and changeable
environment, a successful strategy implementation is critical. Therefore adopting a
comprehensive and successful implementation framework is not an option but rather a
necessity to all organisations. This research aims to develop a strategy implementation
framework for state-owned enterprises in Namibia, with a specific case study on Namibia
Water Corporation (NamWater). A strategy implementation framework offers a
significant structure which enables and provides guidance toward a successful strategy
implementation that improves organisational performance as well as efficient
accomplishment of intended objectives. In today's dynamic economy the organisational
competitive advantage is not on the market environment solely, but also from its capability
to replicate its strategy into action in a manner that allows it to achieve its strategies and
goals.
In order to realise the purpose of this study, a case study research design was adopted. A
purposeful sampling technique was utilised and a questionnaire with non-structured
questions was employed to gather data on the implementation challenges, views and
thoughts from the organisation's strategy implementation team. This all aided towards the
development of an impactful framework. The data collected through the non-structured
questions was analysed by means of a qualitative approach in general, and content analysis
in particular.
The study unearthed several strategy implementation challenges in NamWater, such as:
the lack of participation of employees in strategy formulation, absence of strategy
alignment to organisational structure, lack of organisational policy reviews to govern and
enforce new strategies, poor communication channels, substandard rewards and
remuneration systems to retain critical human resources, poor leadership and inadequate
technical skills. On further investigation, the study also identified key elements critical to
successful strategy implementation such as skilled human resources, adequate financial
allocation, and the usage of infonnation and technologies to best attain the intended
objectives. In closing, the study proposes a strategy implementation framework to achieve
the desired strategy implementation results. The developed framework was developed
under the theme "Involvement of alllevels/Inclusivity ", and developed based on a bottom up management style
Description
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration (Management Strategy)
Keywords
Strategy implementation framework, State Owned Enterprises, Namibia, Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater)