Safety Strategies and Security Strategies on the Recovery of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

Authors

  • Priscilla Bili
    School of Business and Economic, East African School of Aviation, Moi University
  • Dr. Robert Chumba
    School of Business and Economic, East African School of Aviation, Moi University
  • Dr. Gloria Muthoni
    School of Business and Economic, East African School of Aviation, Moi University

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of two critical organizational strategies (safety strategies and security strategies) on the recovery of the Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL). The study drew upon two theoretical frameworks to reinforce the variables under investigation: Systems Resilience Theory and the Risk Management Framework.


Methodology: The target population for this study comprised employees of ZACL across the four international airports and selected domestic aerodromes, who are directly involved in safety and security operations. Using Krejcie and Morgan’s table, a sample size of 310 respondents was determined and selected through stratified random sampling to ensure representativeness of departments and staff levels. The study adopted an explanatory research design, which enabled the systematic examination of causal relationships between safety strategies, security strategies, and recovery outcomes. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, and statistical analysis included bivariate correlation and multiple linear regression to establish the nature and significance of the relationships among the study variables.


Findings: The results revealed that both safety and security strategies had significant positive effects on ZACL’s recovery. Specifically, safety strategies were found to enhance operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder confidence, while security strategies improved passenger trust, safeguarded assets, and reduced vulnerabilities to unlawful interference.


Conclusion: The study concludes that investing in comprehensive safety frameworks and strengthening security measures significantly enhance ZACL’s recovery process. Findings affirm the intrinsic connection between these two strategies and sustainable aviation resilience. The study therefore recommends that aviation organizations prioritize robust safety management systems, enhance multi-agency security collaboration, and embed resilience planning into their operations. Such measures will not only accelerate recovery but also contribute to the aviation industry’s long-term sustainability and competitiveness.