MODERATING ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS COLLABORATION ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE OF HOSPITALS IN KENYA

Authors

  • Wambugu Paul Wachira Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
  • Gladys Rotich Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
  • Stanley Ndungu Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
  • Peter Githae Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study sought to find out the relationship between strategic leadership and performance of hospitals in Kenya with stakeholder’s collaboration moderating this relationship.

Problem Statement: The desire to link strategic leadership with performance of health care is crucial for hospitals seeking above average performance. However, dearth of evidence in literature exists on the relationship between strategic leadership and performance of health care sector. Thus, the relationship remains blurred. In addition, limited literature on the effect of stakeholder’s collaboration on the relationship between strategic leadership and performance of hospitals exist. Moreover, scholarly work in this thematic area has been majorly done in Developed Nations creating a contextual gap in the body of knowledge. It is against this background that this study was conducted.

Study Methodology: The study employed hierarchical moderated multiple regression (MMR) analyses and structural equation modeling (SEM) to test hypotheses and fit the theoretical models. The study sample comprised of 228 Hospitals.

Results of the study: The study revealed that stakeholder’s collaboration significantly moderated the relationship between strategic leadership and performance of Hospitals in Kenya.

Conclusion and Policy Recommendation: The study concludes that stakeholder’s collaboration moderates the relationship between strategic leadership and performance of Hospitals in Kenya is very vital for decision makers.  Therefore, hospitals can contract other stakeholders for the services they do not offer. This study recommends the leadership in our hospitals should develop a policy mechanism that could enhance collaboration for enhanced performance.

Keywords: strategic leadership practices, performance, stakeholders’ collaboration, Hospitals

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2024-04-18

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Wachira, W. P., Rotich, G. ., Ndungu, S., & Githae, P. . (2024). MODERATING ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS COLLABORATION ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE OF HOSPITALS IN KENYA. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 6(5), 119–137. Retrieved from https://ajoeijournals.org/sys/index.php/ajoei/article/view/577

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