Abstract:
Effective communication is a fundamental requirement for any effective
strategic plan implementation; organizational communication plays an important
role in training, knowledge acquisition and retention during the process of strategic
plan implementation. This study examined dynamics of information
communication technology on implementation of strategic plans in public
secondary schools in Kenya. The study was anchored on goal setting theory. The
study was guided by a mixed method Research design. The study sample
comprised of 9 sub-county education officials, 85 chairs Board of management, 85
principals and 85 senior teachers. The study employed both probability and nonprobability
sampling designs. Quantitative data was collected through
questionnaire while qualitative data using interview. Quantitative data was
analysed using descriptive, for inferential statistics was through theme and
narration. The findings of this study revealed that information communication
technology have a significant relationship on implementation of strategic plan in
public secondary schools. The study concluded that information communication
technology is an essential requires all levels, and all functions in the school should
be generated through communication, involvement and commitment of people in
school The study recommended that the management on public secondary schools
should consider adopting training programmes during strategic plans
implementation, this will help the institutions to gather valuable information that
will provide valuable insights in the strategic plans implementation. This study will
be useful in formulating and developing network that would enable the schools to
improve on strategic planning process.
