Correlational analysis shows strategic direction significantly affects performance in public universities, suggesting enhanced stakeholder involvement is crucial.
Key Points
A strong positive relationship exists between strategic direction and university performance metrics.
Regression analysis reported R² = 0.472, indicating that strategic direction explains nearly half the variance in performance outcomes.
Data was collected from 246 respondents, including management board and senate members from 18 universities across Kenya.
Implementing systematic weakness assessment protocols may enhance strategic planning and institutional effectiveness.