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Influence of Strategic Leadership on the Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County

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  • Agnes Wanjiru Mutunga

    (School of Business and Economics, Kenya Methodist University)

  • Jane Munga

    (School of Business and Economics, Kenya Methodist University)

  • James Mbebe

    (School of Business and Economics, Kenya Methodist University)

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of strategic leadership on the performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Nairobi County. The study applied a descriptive research design. Population comprised 71 pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in Nairobi county which served as the unit of analysis. Targeted respondents were procurement managers, finance managers, and marketing managers who in total were 288. Sampling technique applied was a stratified random technique using a Taro Yamane formula. To collect data, the researcher used questionnaires that were both physically and electronically administered. Data that was gathered was analyzed using SPSS where descriptive and inferential analysis were done. Findings revealed an R-square of 0.692, an F-ratio of 344.992, a beat score of 0.958, and a p-value of 0.000. The study concluded that strategic leadership had a positive and significant influence on the performance of pharmaceutical companies in Nairobi County. The study was however limited to a direct relationship between the variables without considering other variables that could have an impact on the relationship indirectly. Additionally, outcomes from the study should be applied in general pharmaceutical industries in Kenya with caution because of the difference in business environment. The study recommended that the top pharmaceutical companies in Nairobi county invest in leadership development programs to enhance the capabilities of their leaders which can be tailored to communication training, vision-casting, or even inspirational leadership programs to help in offering better leadership which enhances organizational performance.

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  • Agnes Wanjiru Mutunga & Jane Munga & James Mbebe, 2024. "Influence of Strategic Leadership on the Performance of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi County," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(1), pages 517-525, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:1:p:517-525
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