Firm Level Strategy, Organization Culture and Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Kenya


  •  Zachary Awino    
  •  Dominic Muteshi    
  •  Reginah Kitiabi    
  •  Ganesh Pokhariyal    

Abstract

The study tested the impact of organization culture on the on the relationship between firm-level strategy and performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. The opinion of the CEO/MDs from 125 firms in this sector was sought by application of a structured questionnaire; the collected data was analysed using hierarchical regression analysis. The paper stated hypothesis that organizational culture has a significant effect on the relationship between firm-level strategy and performance. The results supported the hypothesis. Therefore, firm development of strong organization culture to support firm-level strategy for higher performance is paramount. These findings will contribute to government policy formulation for sector’s expansion and competitiveness and management drives in building a positive organization culture to support firm-level strategy for improved performance.



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