Effect Of Strategic Agility on Organizational Performance of Private Primary Schools in Narok County

Authors

  • Narasha Deborah Ololtuaa
    MBA student, Strategic Management, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Dennis Juma
    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Abstract

Purpose: The study aimed to examine the influence of strategic agility—specifically strategic sensitivity and integration of information technology—on the organizational performance of private primary schools in Narok County, Kenya.


Material/methods: The study was grounded in the Dynamic Capability Theory and the Diffusion of Innovation Theory. A descriptive survey research design was employed. The target population consisted of 190 private primary schools distributed across six sub-counties in Narok County, with the school principal or administrator serving as the unit of observation. A stratified and simple random sampling approach was used to select a sample size of 128 respondents. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations) were used to summarize the variables, while inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis, were applied to evaluate the strength, direction, and significance of the relationships between the independent and dependent variables.


Findings: The results indicated that both strategic sensitivity and integration of information technology had a positive and statistically significant influence on the performance of private primary schools. Strategic sensitivity was found to exert the strongest effect among the two dimensions examined.


Conclusion: The study concludes that strategic agility—particularly the capacity for strategic sensitivity and effective IT integration—plays a critical role in enhancing the organizational performance of private primary schools. These capabilities enable institutions to respond effectively to emerging trends and stakeholder demands.


Value: This research contributes to the body of knowledge on strategic management in the education sector by empirically validating the role of strategic agility in organizational performance. The findings provide actionable insights for school administrators to adopt proactive and technology-driven strategies that foster institutional responsiveness and competitiveness.