International Journal of Management and Leadership Studies
2025; 6(i): 885-905
ISSN:
2311 7575
SUCCESSION PLANNING STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF KENYA PIPELINE COMPANY LIMITED
Kapsir Jepkoech Noela and Mr. Jared Osoro
Published:
01 December, 2025
Volume:
6
Issue:
i
Keywords:
Succession Planning Strategy, Talent Identification & Development, Leadership Training, Organizational Performance
This study examined the effect of talent identification and development, as well as
leadership training, on organizational performance. The target population consisted of
357 employees from the Nairobi Depot and Head Office, and a stratified random sample
of 186 respondents was drawn from the Human Resources, Operations, Finance,
Procurement, Legal, and Audit departments. Data were collected using a structured
questionnaire comprising both qualitative and quantitative items designed on a 5-point
Likert scale to capture perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors. The instrument was pilot
tested with 10% of the sample to ensure reliability, assessed using Cronbach’s alpha
(minimum threshold of 0.70), and validity through expert review. Data collection was
conducted electronically via Google Forms, with strict adherence to ethical standards
including informed consent, voluntary participation, confidentiality, and anonymity.
Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS Version 28 through descriptive statistics and
multiple regression analysis to determine the strength and direction of relationships
between the independent and dependent variables, while qualitative responses were
analyzed thematically. The findings provided empirical evidence that succession
planning strategies significantly enhance organizational performance. The correlation
between talent development and organizational performance showed a moderate
positive relationship, while the regression coefficient indicated that a unit increase in
talent development led to a corresponding improvement in performance. Similarly, the
correlation between leadership training and organizational performance revealed a
strong positive relationship, and the regression results implied that a unit increase in
leadership training resulted in a notable rise in performance. The study recommends that
the organization strengthen its talent development initiatives through structured
mentorship programs, leadership training, and regular talent reviews to promote
leadership continuity, and further apply transparent career development and promotion
policies to enhance employee motivation, ensure fairness, and sustain organizational
effectiveness.