Moderating Effect of Alliance Network on the Relationship between Competitive Strategies and Firm Performance in the Telecommunication Industry in Kenya

American Based Research Journal, Vol. 8 Issue 09, September 2019

18 Pages Posted: 22 May 2020

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Musyoka Margaret Ndunge

Machakos University - Department of Business Administration

Robert Arasa

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Charles Nyariki Ombuki

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: 2019

Abstract

Organizations on telecommunication platforms are heavily impacted by increased competition globally due to the industry’s dynamic nature especially in technology. Therefore, this has resulted in formation of alliance networks with the aim of entering new markets, developing new products faster, and meeting the growing market demands. Alliance networks enable firms respond to technological changes with greater efficiency and speed in order to remain relevant to the market scene. Hence, the current investigated moderating effect of alliance networks on the relationship between competitive strategy and firm performance in telecommunication industry in Kenya. The descriptive research design was adopted and primary data collected through issue of questionnaires. Study findings revealed positive moderating effect of alliance networks on the relationship between competitive strategy and firm performance in the telecommunication industry in Kenya.

Keywords: Alliance Networks, Firm Performance, Competitive Strategy, Telecommunication

Suggested Citation

Ndunge, Musyoka Margaret and Arasa, Robert and Ombuki, Charles Nyariki, Moderating Effect of Alliance Network on the Relationship between Competitive Strategies and Firm Performance in the Telecommunication Industry in Kenya (2019). American Based Research Journal, Vol. 8 Issue 09, September 2019, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3585628

Musyoka Margaret Ndunge (Contact Author)

Machakos University - Department of Business Administration ( email )

Kenya

Robert Arasa

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Charles Nyariki Ombuki

affiliation not provided to SSRN

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