Effects of Strategic Innovation Agility on Sustainable Organization Performance: A Case of Selected Private Schools in Kajiado County
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Keywords
Strategic innovation agility, sustainable, organization, performance, private schools
Abstract
The education sector in Kenya has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by technological advancements, changing student demographics and evolving educational policies. These changes have created a pressing need for private schools to adopt agile strategies that not only address immediate challenges but also position them for long-term success. Strategic innovation agility enables schools to utilize new technologies, implement effective teaching methodologies and enhance operational efficiencies, ultimately leading to improved educational performance and organizational sustainability. The objective of this paper is to examine some of the effects of strategic innovation agility on sustainable organization performance in selected private schools in Kajiado County. The study was guided by three theories: Resource-Based Theory (RBT) by Barney (1991), which asserts internal resources for competitive advantage; Contingency Theory by Fiedler (1960s), which asserts that effective leadership depends on the situation; and the Red Queen Theory by Van Valen (1973), which posit the need for continuous adaptation for survival and competitiveness. A causal research design was employed to collect data from a target population of 100 school principals. Given the small population size, census sampling was used to include all 100 school principals, with purposive sampling ensuring the selection of relevant respondents. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire, pre-tested in a pilot study with 10 participants for clarity. Validity was ensured through expert review, while reliability was confirmed using Cronbach’s alpha (≥0.70). Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics, including regression models, using SPSS version 23. The findings revealed that organizational agility (r = 0.287, p = 0.001), employee adaptability (r = 0.300, p = 0.002), technology adoption (r = 0.311, p = 0.000), and market expansion strategies (r = 0.233, p = 0.002) all have a positive and significant effect on the performance of private schools. In contrast, customer-related factors showed a negative correlation (r = -0.347, p = 0.001), indicating difficulties in aligning customer expectations with the strategies of the organization. The study recommends that private schools in Kajiado County prioritize the enhancement of their strategic innovation agility. This can be achieved through building a culture of participatory management that embraces employees' contributions to new product development and innovation initiatives. Additionally, schools must invest in training and development programs for employees to enhance employee flexibility and competencies, allowing staff members to keep pace with the demands of a rapidly changing education industry.
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Sheemaka , D. S., Wanjau, J., & Maguta , A. (2025). Effects of Strategic Innovation Agility on Sustainable Organization Performance: A Case of Selected Private Schools in Kajiado County. Journal of Business, Economics and Management Research Studies, 3(1), 50–72. https://doi.org/10.69897/jobemrs.v3i1.189
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Dalila Sizzy Sheemaka , School of Business and Technology, Umma University, P. O. Box 713 –01100, Kajiado
School of Business and Technology, Umma University, P. O. Box 713 –01100, Kajiado
Jackson Wanjau, School of Business and Technology, Umma University, P. O. Box 713 –01100, Kajiado, Kenya
School of Business and Technology, Umma University, P. O. Box 713 –01100, Kajiado, Kenya
Ann Maguta , School of Business and Technology, Umma University, P. O. Box 713 –01100, Kajiado, Kenya
School of Business and Technology, Umma University, P. O. Box 713 –01100, Kajiado, Kenya