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Effects of Porter’s Five Forces on Strategy Formulation: A Case Study Of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya
No full textA Research Report Submitted to the Chandaria School of Business in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters in Business Administration (MBA)The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of porter’s five forces on strategy formulation at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya. The study aimed at determining how industry rivalry affect strategy formulation, establishing the effect of the threat of new entrants on strategy formulation and examining ho buyer power affect strategy formulation.
The study adopted a cross-sectional descriptive research method in analyzing, interpretation, and presentation of data. The cross-sectional descriptive research design appeals for generalization within a particular parameter. Questionnaires were used to obtain pertinent information from respondents. The study focused on 30 employees in management and supervisory role at Standard Chartered Bank head office in Nairobi. The sampling technique that was used was census and the study collected information from all the population. The study adopted a descriptive and inferential statistics in data analysis and presentation. Figure and tables were used in data presentation.
The study found that intensity of rivalry among companies makes companies to craft strategies to achieve market share. Rivalry among existing competitors enhances new product introduction. The study revealed that organizational services are improved as a result of intense rivalry. Due to rivalry, companies develop strategies on how to offer discounts and enhance profitability. The study found that when exit barriers are high, the intensity of rivalry is greatest. The study revealed that rivals are highly committed to the business and have ambitions for leadership. This found that persistent price competition teaches customers to pay less consideration to product features and service.
The study found that entry of new companies to the market affects strategy formulation. It was noted that flexible licensing regulations enhance strategy formation. From the study, it was examined that high customer switching costs affect strategy implementation. The study also found that initial capital requirement regulation affects strategy formulation. Local conditions facing the organizations affect strategy formulation. The study also found that high sources of information due to technological development influence strategy formulation.
The findings of the study confirmed that the bargaining power of buyers is force that can affect the competitive position of a company. The study found that technology and competition are responsible for increased choices of products and services. The study reveals that companies need to implement new strategies that allow them to deal with environmental uncertainties created by buyers. Consumers are more sensitive to price if they are buying goods that are undifferentiated. The study found that capacity building is essential for successful adoption and implementation of production based approaches.
The study concludes that intensity of rivalry among companies makes companies to craft strategies to achieve market share. According to the study, rivalry among existing competitors enhances new product introduction. From the study it was concluded that entry of new companies to the market affects strategy formulation. This is as a result of low entry barriers and high customer switching costs. The study also summed up that purchasers stand for a competitive force because they can demand higher quality and bid down prices.
The study recommends Standard Chartered Bank and other institutions to develop strategies that may help them during rivalry in the industry. The study assures that the intensity of rivalry among companies makes companies to craft strategies to achieve market share. The study recommends that for companies to achieve great strategy formulation there is need to understand the initial capital requirement regulation and an understanding of local conditions facing the organizations. The study also recommends organizations to study and understand the bargaining power of buyers because it is confirmed that the bargaining power of buyers is force that can affect the competitive position of a company
Effect of Competitive Strategies on the Performance of Insurance Companies in Kenya
No full textA Research Project Report Submitted to the Chandaria School of Business in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters in Business Administration (MBA)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of competitive strategies on the performance of insurance sector in Kenya. To achieve this, the study was guided by the following research questions; what is the effect of differentiation strategy on performance of insurance companies in Kenya? What is the effect of cost leadership strategy on performance of insurance companies in Kenya? What is the effect of focus strategy on performance of insurance companies in Kenya?
The study employed a descriptive research design and this was appropriate for this research to ascertain the prevailing conditions of facts in a sample. The target population consisted of all strategic planning department in the 47 insurance companies in Kenya listed under the membership of Association of Kenya insurance (AKI). A purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of three employees from strategic planning department in each insurance company resulting in 141 respondents. Only 135 questionnaires were filled and returned representing 95.7%, this was sufficient for the study. To analyse the data, descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage were used. For inferential analysis correlation was used to measure the strength of the relationship between differentiation, focus, cost leadership and firm performance. Moreover, regression analysis was used to show the nature of the relationship between dependent and independent variables.
Based on the first research question majority of the firms offer a broad range of products and economize on cost of materials. It was also established that many differentiate their product and a majority do not offer narrower range of product than competitors. A correlation analysis between differentiation strategy and performance was a strong positive one and the regression coefficients showed a positive and significant relationship between differentiation strategy and insurance performance.
Based on the second research question, the findings revealed that most of the firms charge lower prices than the competitors and heavily invest in sales promotion. It was also revealed that many constantly reduce labour input through automation. A correlation analysis between cost leadership strategy and performance was strongly positive and the regression coefficients showed a positive and significant relationship between cost leadership strategy and insurance performance
The last research question established that majority of insurance firms serve specific geographical market and emphasize on marketing specialty product. The findings also established that many deal with broad product serving wider market while majority constantly target a specific market. A correlation analysis between focus strategy and performance was strong and positive and the regression coefficients showed a positive and significant relationship between focus strategy and insurance performance.
The study concluded that companies should also aim to be the first in releasing new products that cannot be imitated easily so as to maintain their market share. Firms also need to consider and define affordable price so as to charge the most economical ways that ensure the company gains after the sale of the insurance policy. More so insurance companies should embrace the use of alignment and partnership with other players in the market as such to minimize operational costs and enhance market coverage and improve on their revenues.
The research recommends that further studies can propose to find out whether generic strategies (combination of two strategies or use of single strategies) does have unique contribution on the firm performance. Generic strategies should also be compared with hybrid strategies to find which one have more impact on the firm performance. Future studies should also be done on the impact of the competitive strategies on other industry such as education, manufacturing firm, banking
Collective Risk Management: A Case Study of Safaricom Limited
No full textProject Report Submitted to Chandaria School of Business in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters in Business Administration (MBA)The purpose of this study was to establish the level of employee involvement in risk
management initiatives at Safaricom and identify ways of gaining employee cooperation
so as to ensure effective risk management. The key research questions are; what are the current risk management practices at Safaricom especially with regard to employee
involvement?; what are the critical success factors in ensuring effective risk management?; and what changes can be implemented in Safaricom’s current risk
practices so as to achieve the desired level of employee involvement and cooperation?
The research methodology that was applied in the analysis of the specific objectives was descriptive. Online questionnaires were used to collect data from a sample size of fifty (50) employees from Safaricom. The data collected was then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program, where tabulated data was analyzed through calculation of percentages, frequencies, correlation and linear regression techniques.
The results and findings of the study revealed that a significant majority of the employees
at Safaricom understood the risk management policy but only about half of them often
considered it in their decision making at work. The current risk management practices at
Safaricom therefore seem not to have been fully integrated into daily decision making
mostly due to the strong perception that risk management is still a preserve of a select
group of employees as opposed to everyone. The maturity of risk management practices
in relation to leadership and people management and ability to analyze risk however
seemed to have a negative impact on the level of employee involvement.
The findings of the study indicated predominantly borderline views on the effectiveness
of risk management practices at Safaricom since about a half of the respondents felt that
the practices were neither effective nor ineffective. Despite most of the other half viewing
the practices as effective, there were concerns around consistency in approach, level of
policy awareness and the perception that the practices sometimes tended to be reactive or
personal in nature. Whereas respondents overwhelmingly indicated that top management
support, communication, culture, organization structure, training and trust as factors that
are critical to the success of risk management initiatives; most of these factors seemed to
have been averagely performed.
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The study finally revealed that although a higher proportion of respondents felt that
current risk management practices at Safaricom had positive cooperation outcomes, a
sizeable proportion were either neutral on the cooperation outcomes or had dissenting
views. Risk assessment followed by risk treatment came out as the stages in the risk
management process that presented the most difficulties. The study also shows that in
Safaricom, there are a number of gaps in relation to the Establish context, Assess risks,
Treat risks, Communicate and consult and the Monitor and review pillars. As a result, the
level of employee involvement in risk management initiatives was found not to be a
significant predictor of the effectiveness of risk management at Safaricom. Safaricom
may have to sharpen its saws in respect of these pillars as they blend in employee
involvement in risk management initiatives in order to achieve effective risk management
process.
The study concluded that Safaricom seems to be at the “Managed” level of maturity. This
is one level below the “Optimized” level of maturity. The maturity of risk management
practices at Safaricom had a significant impact on the level employee involvement in risk
management initiatives. The maturity of risk management practices in relation to
leadership and people management and ability to analyze risk however seem to have a
negative impact on the level of employee involvement. On balance, the neutral rating on
effectiveness of risk management initiatives at Safaricom is consistent with the overall
performance rating of the critical success factors. A significant proportion of employees
at Safaricomare not motivated to contribute ideas on how best to manage risk, perceive
risk management processes as complex, and do not see how the processes contribute to
excellence in their work.
The study recommends the risk management policy be broken down into a simple
framework that clearly defines the roles of various groups of employees. The framework
should also outline the potential individual, departmental and company-wide benefits that would arise by from the involvement of each group of employees. Specific sensitization and training plans should be made around gaps identified in relation to top management support, communication, culture and trust with a view to improve performance of all employees in these areas and the overall effectiveness or risk management practices in Safaricom. This will however only yield positive results if the existing gaps in relation to the performance of the core risk management pillars are addressed. This study also recommends future studies to perform a similar research on an organization that has achieved the optimized level of maturity in its risk management practices. The results could possibly give deeper insights into the impact of employee involvement on the effectiveness of risk management initiatives
An Assessment of Effective Strategy Implementation by the United Nations: A Case of UNHCR Kenya
No full textA Project Report Submitted to the Chandaria School of Business in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Global Executive Masters of Business Administration (GeMBA)The general objective of this study was to assess effective strategy execution by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Kenya. The study was guided by the following specific objectives: to determine the internal organization factors affecting effective strategy execution in UNHCR in Kenya, to examine external organization factors affecting effective strategy execution in UNHCR in Kenya, to assess various ways of enhancing strategy execution in UNHCR in Kenya.
To realize this objective, a descriptive research design was adopted. The target population constituted UNHCR employees in Kenya, from which a sample size of 206 was identified through stratified sampling. Primary data was collected from the strategic managers using a combination of questionnaire and structured interviews. A fact sheet was used to summarize the data collected before it is cleaned, coded and edited for completeness and accuracy before being analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) to obtain descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics. Data presentation was in form of figures and tables.
The study revealed that there was a positive significant relationship between the internal factors and strategy execution with a beta of 0.623. This finding implies that indeed the internal factors enhance strategy execution. The study further revealed that there was a positive significant relationship between the external factors and strategy execution with a beta of 0.612. This finding implies that indeed the balanced scorecard enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Finally the study revealed that UNHCR can enhance strategy execution through: capacity building of staff and partner organizations, develop a resource mobilization plan, improving stakeholder engagement, developing sustainable competitive advantage, aligning the organization resources to develop competence in thematic areas, developing mutual beneficial programs within, setting up platforms for knowledge and information sharing between NGOs and government, knowledge management among staff.
The study concludes that there was a positive significant relationship between the internal factors and strategy execution. The study further concludes that internal factors that affect strategy execution in NGOs include: communication, competency of employees, organization structure, and the leadership style. The study further concludes that external factors that affect strategy execution in NGOs include: funding, operating environment, government policies and legislation, competition for funding by other NGOs with similar objectives, operational factors. The study finally concludes that UNHCR can enhance strategy execution through: capacity building of staff and partner organizations, develop a resource mobilization plan, improving stakeholder engagement, developing sustainable competitive advantage, aligning the organization resources to develop competence in thematic areas, developing mutual beneficial programs within, setting up platforms for knowledge and information sharing between NGOs and government, knowledge management among staff.
The study recommends the need for UNHCR to ensure that its communication channels are open at all times so as to facilitate easy communication at all levels. The study further recommends the need for UNHCR to recruit and select competent employees so as to ensure they enable easy execution of strategy. The study also recommends the need for UNHCR to ensure the organization structure is efficient enough so as to facilitate easy coordination of activities and thus enhance the process of strategy execution. The study recommends the need for NGOS to develop ways of managing the external operating environment so as to be able to effectively execute organization strategies. This calls for serious engagements with various industry players as well as the government. The study recommends the need for NGOS to realize the best in the status quo in order to keep and expand it as well as the best in the changes in their environment in order to adopt and expand. Similarly what is the worst in their current situation should be changed and avoided. Therefore NGOs should invest in developing a sustainable competitive advantage which is a time consuming and expensive process. This will go a long way in enhancing strategy execution
Effects of Leadership Styles on Employee Commitment in Non-Governmental Organizations: A Case Study of Christian Aid
No full textA Research Project Report Submitted to the Chandaria School of Business in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Science in Organizational Development (MOD)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of leadership styles on employee commitment in non-governmental organizations. The study was guided by the following key research questions focusing on the four styles of leadership as derived from the theoretical framework: What is the effect of directive leadership style on employee commitment in NGOs? How does supportive leadership style affect employee commitment in NGOs? In what ways does participative leadership style affect employee commitment in NGOs? Lastly, does achievement oriented leadership style affect employee commitment in NGOs?
The study employed descriptive research design with emphasis on the effects of leadership styles on employee commitment in NGOs. The target population of interest in this study was made up of employees of CA in Kenya, Malawi and Nigeria who were 100 in total. The sample frame consisted of a list of all official employees that worked in CA in those countries and was obtained from the HR Department. The sample size was 80 employees of CA who were selected using a stratified sampling technique and were divided into managers and non-managers. Data was collected using questionnaires and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings were presented using tables and charts. Correlational analysis was also be employed to test the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
The study showed that managers at CA told employees what needed to be done and how it needed to be done and that they did expect employees to question them. The study also showed that managers at CA expected staff to report back after completing each step of the work and they explained the level of performance that was expected of employees. The study showed that CA managers asked employees to follow standard rules and regulations and ensured that employees were aware of, and understood the organization’s policies and procedures, and they took actions when rules and regulations were not followed.
The study showed that managers at CA maintained a friendly working relationship with subordinates and they behaved in a manner that was thoughtful to employee’s needs. The study also showed that managers at CA gave feedback to employee’s requests in a prompt manner and they were approachable and friendly. The study showed that all team members at CA were given opportunities to attend relevant trainings and conferences and employee teams in the organization enjoyed a friendly working environment.
The study showed that managers at CA listened receptively to subordinates ideas and suggestions and they consulted with employee teams when they were facing a problem, and before making key decisions. The study showed that employees at CA were assigned into task groups, to action policies or objectives affecting them, and that, managers scheduled work for employees by involving them. The study showed that CA managers held regular meetings to communicate with employees as opposed to e-mail communication, and that, they maintained an open door policy which made them easily accessible to employees.
The study showed that employees at CA find that their values and the organizations values are very similar, and they were very happy to be members of the organization. Employees enjoyed talking about their organization to people outside the organization, and they understood how their work contributed to the organizations goals and objectives. The study also showed that it would be very hard for employees at CA to leave their organization immediately, even if they wanted to. The study showed that CA employees were happy to stay in with the organization because of the support they received from their managers and their current position was inspiring for them. The study showed that CA employees felt that they owe the organization quite a bit because of what it had done for them and that they were willing to put in a great deal of effort beyond that normally expected in order to help the organization become successful.
Directive leadership hiders the creation of a culture for shared values and employees are less likely to adopt organizational or managerial values when they are excluded from decision-making processes. This study therefore recommends CA to apply directive leadership on programmes/ situations that is needed cautiously, so as to receive feedback from employees for better commitment. Achievement oriented style of leadership expects continuous improvement in how employees apply skills for better results in each performance cycle. The study recommends CA to apply this leadership style since the study has revealed it to be the most effective in achieving employee commitment, since it encourages the employee’s willingness to stay with the organization
Factors That Affect Relative Product Quality of the SMEs in the Kenyan Apparel Industry
No full textA Research Project Report Submitted to the Chandaria School of Business in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Masters in Business Administration (MBA)The purpose of the study was to establish the factors that affect product quality of the SMEs in the Kenyan Apparel Industry. The study was guided by the following research questions: How does a quality department affect apparel relative product quality? How does employee training affect the apparel relative product quality? And how does a set operating procedure affect the apparel relative product quality?
The study took up the approach of a descriptive survey. This aided in recognition of the factors that affect the relative product quality in the SME sector of the KAI. The target population of the study was on KAI SMEs in Nairobi. It will focus particularly on the owners or those in management of these SMEs. From the KAM and AFDAK directories, there are 800 in number. A stratified random sampling technique was used. From the population of 800 and by use of the rule of thumb a 20% sample size was considered, so our sample was made of 160 companies and the target was the owners or those in management of the company.
A total of 160 questionnaires were distributed to small and medium enterprises and only 119 questionnaires were filled and returned giving a response rate of 74.7%, which was considered sufficient for the study. Once the descriptive statistics was applied on the collected data, the results were summarized on different tools such as charts, graphs and tables this allowed the researcher to investigate and draw conclusions on the relationships that existed between the independent and dependent variables in question.
The first objective sought to establish the effects of quality department on the clothing quality. The findings revealed that there was a high extent of autonomy of the quality department (freedom to run the department as they find fit), and high extent was also experienced when quality department coordinates with other departments. Most respondents also noted to a high extent that there was visible quality department and quality department has access to the top management. The findings established that there was a positive relationship between quality of clothing and quality department (r=0.127, p>0.05).
The second objective sought to establish the impact of the employee training on the clothing quality. The finding revealed that to a medium extent there are available resources for employee training and top management is committed to employee training. However, to a low extent it was revealed that quality achievement training is given to management and specific technical skill training is given to every employee. The findings established that there was a positive relationship between quality of clothing and employee training (r=0.254, p<0.05).
The third objective sought to establish the impact of a standard operating procedure on the clothing quality. The findings revealed that to a high extent there was a thorough final inspection of the clothes and incoming raw material, as well as clarity of work and process instructions given to employees. There was also a high extent of continuous self- inspection. The findings established that there was a positive relationship between quality of clothing and a standard operating procedure (r=-0.073, p>0.05).
The study concluded that there exists a high extent of autonomy of the quality department and coordination with other departments. There is also a high coordination between the quality department and the top management to ensure operational efficiency. It was also concluded that the firms have ample resources for employee training, and this is fostered by the top management commitment to ensure employees are well trained. It was also inferred that due to high cost associated with correcting errors there is a vast clarity of work and process instructions given to employees as a standard operation procedure accompanied by continuous self- inspection to minimizes the chance of employee error.
It was recommended that there should be a continuous autonomy of the quality department (freedom to run the department as they find fit) as well as coordination with other departments to ensure quality is maintained. It was also recommended that the sector needs to ensure that available resources for employee training are effectively used this should be supported by top management to ensure its effectiveness. It was also recommended that the firms should maintain a continuous thorough inspection of the clothes and incoming raw material to ensure the quality of the outputs is not compromised.
Further studies need to be undertaken in other sectors so as to be able to generalize the findings. There is a need to undertake a research in the same industry in order to establish what causes the 94% variation in quality of clothing
The Role Of Music In Peacebuilding And Reconciliation: A Case of Kenya’s 2007/2008 Post Election Violence
No full textA Thesis submitted to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of Master of Arts degree in International Relations (Peace and Conflict Studies)The use of music in reconciliation and peacebuilding efforts has long been assumed with many times its importance and potential being unrecognized. This academic study sought to cover Kenya by assessing the various programmes and activities of actors involved in music ,within and outside Nairobi, who have used music as a tool and channel of communicating peace and dialogue particularly after the 2007/2008 elections violence that rocked the country. It therefore assessed the goals that were set in the peacebuilding efforts such as the Agenda Four items in correlation with the messages sent and campaigns undertaken by music agents in the process. This is through investigating the process in four spheres: the role of music in post conflict community dialogues; in social and economic empowerment of communities including women and youth; in trauma healing and recovery of victims; and in conflict prevention; the main hypothesis being that music has played a crucial role in the process of peacebuilding and reconciliation in the case of Kenya‟s 2007/2008 post election violence. Eight organizations and their activities were assessed and analysed. This thesis details the background, scope and objectives of the research as well as an analysis of past studies, research design and methodologies, an analysis of the data collected, findings and recommendations. This study revealed that music greatly assisted in establishing community dialogues and urged leaders to set up mechanisms that support the victims of post-election violence. Further, the self-esteem of participants, especially of women and youth, was boosted and it brought people together by encouraging them to stop fighting. Music really aided in trauma healing and recovery, however the full attainment of the recovery is dependent on other factors such as counseling and other community engagements. It was realized that such initiatives need support from government and other agencies for sustainability and consistence. Further details on findings are indicated in chapter five. The study thus observes that music has played a crucial role in the process of peacebuilding and reconciliation in the case of Kenya‟s 2007/2008 post election violence
The Effect of Sino-Africa Relations on the Foreign Policy of the United States of America
No full textA Thesis Report Submitted To the School Of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of Master of Arts (International Relations) DegreeThe Chinese model of “developmental state” has offered a substitute to the Western model of market democracy. China has also sponsored infrastructure and industrialization developments that the West has declined to fund since the days of colonization. It is to be anticipated that these developments will at the end help Africa revolutionize, a dream that appears possible for the first time since independence. With Chinese presence ever increasing, the United States must now develop an appropriate comeback to defend its own interests and reduce the probability of conflict now that China has arrived as a tactical competitor in the African region. Moreover, globalization endures to transform the world order and China challenges the U.S. as a leading international player.
Based on the findings of this study, the U.S political, security, economic business and investments sectors are challenged by the Sino-Africa relations. The recommendation for this study are; the United States must retrace its role in the international system, evaluate opportunities for self-improvement, and control areas in which it can defend its principles and promote its interests to the advantage rather than the harmful of other states particularly in Africa. As a part of strategic rivalry, the U.S. must defend its interests abroad to uphold the power it presently relishes in the international system, but it must work on generating a more positive image and associations with states that will be commonly advantageous.
The Sino-African relationship, as it cultivates, will additionally inspire the United States to convincingly reconsider its policies and goals. A slight competition could prove healthy to spur the United States into trying new tactics and becoming more considerate and mindful of how it conducts its affairs with other countries. African countries have begun to lose confidence in the U.S. approach, whereas China tests with different tactics that they continuously review in hopes of discovering the correct blend of efficacy
Food Security through Permaculture: A Case Study of Samburu County
No full textA Thesis Submitted to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of the Degree of Master of Arts in International Relations (Integrated Studies)There is a serious threat posed to human survival by food insecurity, especially among vulnerable communities such as nomadic pastoralists. Food security remains a key developmental agenda, evidenced by its inclusion in the global sustainable development goals. The second goal seeks to end hunger and achieve food security. Therefore there is need for viable solutions to the global hunger problem, particularly focusing on sustainable agricultural practices that will increase yields and also protect the environment. This paper will look into food insecurity among nomadic pastoralist communities in Kenya who live in arid areas and propose permaculture as a model of smart farming. The paper will then look into the implementation of the permaculture model in Samburu County of Kenya. There is limited literature on the application of permaculture in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid as a means to sustainable food security as well as additional income sources. This study looks into alternative methods of agriculture that are sustainable as well as environmentally friendly. It relies heavily on primary data collected from Samburu County residents. This will allow for sound conclusions on whether the permaculture model can be used to bring food security to the nomadic pastoralists of Samburu County
The Influence of Hegemonic Power on Regional Integration Case Study of Germany in European Union
No full textA Thesis Submitted to the School of Arts & Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Degree of Master of Arts in International RelationsThis study aims to disclose the influence of hegemonic states on regional integration, using Germany’s role in the European Union as its main case study. Over the past decade, the European Union security and foreign policy was leaderless to a great extent. The Brussels-led foreign policy continued to be more vision than reality. The traditional Franco-German engine stuttered, and the United Kingdom looked inwards. Several crises erupted at the same time in Europe putting the European Union under pressure to provide solutions and stay united. These parallel developments in the European Union and International level propelled Germany to unofficially lead the European Union foreign and security policies and to become Europe’s political engine.
Germany’s role as a foreign policy leader and the implications that its leadership has for the EU’s foreign and security policies are thoroughly analyzed in this research. The study finds that Germany meets the standard of being a regional hegemon due to its heavy influence in the European Union’s policies such as monetary, immigration and defense.
The study further goes on to give recommendations on how Germany can redefine its engagements with the European Union while ensuring its interests are complimentary to the well-being of the European Union