Thesis:

Influence of strategic planning on employees’ performance in Bungoma county law courts, Kenya

Strategic planning currently is important in any organization structure as it boost the employees’ performance in various aspect. This study assessed the influence of strategic planning on employee’s performance in Bungoma county law courts, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were: to determine the influence of operational planning on employee performance in Bungoma County law courts, examine the influence of transformational planning on employee performance in Bungoma County law courts., assess the influence of contingency planning on employee performance in Bungoma County law courts and to analyze the influence of tactical planning on employee performance in Bungoma County law courts, Kenya. The study was hinged on the Balance Scorecard, Synoptic Theory of Strategic Planning and System Theory. The study utilized a descriptive research design. A sample size of 114 respondents was determined from a target population of 161 people using Yamane formulae. Questionnaires were used in collecting v data. The instruments were tested for reliability using Cronbach’s Alpha Reliability test while content validity was assessed using expert opinion. The study employed both descriptive and inferential statistics in analysis and used correlation and regression analysis as key analytical models. Results established varied disparities in employees’ performance. Regression results demonstrated that strategic planning (operational planning, transformational planning, contingency planning and tactical planning) had statistically significant influence on employees’ performance. The Coefficient of Determination or R square stood at 0.759, which implied that 75.9% of the variation in the employees’ performance was explained by variability in the variables under strategic planning (operational planning, transformational planning, contingency planning and tactical planning). Pearson Correlation Analysis results further demonstrated a positive relationship between all (operational planning, transformational planning, contingency planning and tactical planning) and employees’ performance. The study recommends more pursuit of strategic planning as demonstrated in the Synoptic Theory of Strategic Planning to enhance employees’ performance. Given the high importance placed on strategic planning, it is recommended that law court management continue to strengthen this practice. They should ensure all levels of the organization are aligned with the strategic goals and that the vision is clearly communicated and understood by all employees.