Concept Of Strategic Planning Research Articles

Investigating the Relevance of the Development and Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Sector Education Institutions: A Case of Public Teacher Training Colleges in Malawi

The hub of every academic institution of higher learning rests upon key areas of policies and how they are developed, managed and championed. This research study investigated the relevance of development and implementation of strategic plans in public sector education institutions in Malawi. In 2019 and 2020, GIZ championed the development of strategic plans in TTCs. This was done by facilitating the training of Principals in the quest to develop strategic plans. Field data was collected using both qualitative and quantitative approaches through document analysis, questionnaires, and focus group discussion guide. The findings of the study indicate that the strategic plans are relevant in public TTCs because of the following factors: government policy, strong committed leadership, organizational culture, structure and effective communication. The study findings support Bryant (2013) in his evaluation report in Malawi and the study by Nyakeriga (2015) who identified the same factors as influencing the development and implementation of strategic plans. The structure is identified by the setup of the public TTCs, with the principal being the top manager, followed by the Deputy Principal, Heads of Departments, Teaching Practice Coordinator, and Assessment Committee chairperson. through the organizational culture, Quality Assurance and Monitoring and Evaluation work to track the progress of the implementation process in the TTCs. The study also showed plans the activities in the strategic plan inform TTC budgets. However, the study has firmly established that completing the activities in the strategic plans is a challenge. The study attributes this to erratic and inadequate funding, lack of knowledge on the implementation process and lack of political will. The study proposes investment in continuous professional development with all education stakeholders to fully understand the concept of strategic planning and implementation in order to achieve set objectives.

Development of a strategy for sustainable development of enterprises in conditions of uncertainty

In modern conditions, the development of socio-economic systems takes place under the influence of external and internal factors. In a world where constant changes occur, such characteristics of an object or system as stability and permanence become especially important. Due to the need to renew the national economy, an essential aspect of the functioning of enterprises at the current stage is their sustainable development, which must meet the needs of people at present and create a prosperous future for the next generations. Its components must be organically integrated into the strategic management of the enterprise. The purpose of this publication is to critically evaluate various theoretical and methodological approaches to the formation of sustainable development. Specifically, we aim to uncover the unique challenges and strategies involved in the sustainable development of business structures amidst the current socio-economic uncertainties. The article examines the essence of the formation of a strategy for the sustainable development of an enterprise. The essential content of the sustainable development of the economy within the framework of the "Goals of sustainable development" has been determined. Approaches to the study of interpretations of the concept of "sustainable development of the enterprise" are substantiated, determining the multifaceted nature of this concept and its complex nature. The experience of EU countries in the field of strategic management of sustainable business development is considered. The essence of the concepts of strategy, enterprise strategy, strategic planning, and strategy of sustainable development of the enterprise is defined. The elements of the strategy of sustainable development of the enterprise as a socio-ecological-economic system were studied. It is noted that enterprise strategies should be formed according to different principles based on strategic planning and management postulates. Conclusions. Strategy is the primary tool that allows an enterprise in an unstable external environment to determine the direction of activity and target orientations, develop a plan of measures to achieve the set goals and maintain the ability to maintain a high level of competitiveness and not lose parameters of sustainability. The symbiosis of strategic, innovative, and sustainability aspects of the enterprise's development will increase its social, environmental, and economic efficiency, thus ensuring a high level of competitiveness and survival of the enterprise in the long term. Keywords: sustainable development of the enterprise, sustainable development strategy, strategic planning, socio-ecological-economic system.

أثر التخطيط الاستراتيجي على تطوير الأداء فى مؤسسات التعليم العالي السودانية – دراسة حالة جامعة السودان للعلوم والتكنولوجيا

This study aims to determine the effect of strategic planning on developing performance at the Sudan University of Science and Technology from a comprehensive quality perspective. The researcher used both the descriptive and analytical approaches in this study. The most important assumption is that there is a statistically significant relationship between the strategic vision and the performance of Sudanese higher education institutions from the perspective of total quality. There is a statistically significant relationship between mission and performance in Sudanese higher education institutions from a comprehensive quality perspective. From a comprehensive quality perspective, there is a statistically significant relationship between the goals and the performance of Sudanese higher education institutions. There is a statistically significant relationship between the level of strategic planning and the quality of institutional performance at the University of Sudan for Science and Technology. The study reached many results, including that the mission of the university is flexible and the university has a narrative announced to all employees. The study also concluded with recommendations, including adopting the quality strategy and its principles when preparing the university's strategic plan and seeking to build a vision among workers about the concept and importance of strategic planning. The necessity of optimal utilization of the university’s financial resources The necessity of involving workers in setting the university’s strategic goals.

Strategic Approaches for the Health Science Educator: Understanding Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, and Continuous Process Improvement and Their Impact.

With continued demand for health science institutions to find solutions to deliver on heightened student expectations despite smaller budgets and fewer resources, the utilization of organizational improvement techniques is pervasive. Academic health care leaders are seeking effective modalities to overcome obstacles, modernize, and become more efficient. Three of the commonly used approaches for improvement are strategic planning, strategic thinking, and continuous process improvement (CPI), and these concepts have been used in a variety of forms throughout industry, higher education, and health care. However, their definitions are often not well understood, and their processes are misconstrued in practice. With the increased expectation of health care institutions with undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education to consider strategic processes in organizational improvement, it is important for leadership to understand the differences in these three approaches. In this article, we explain the concepts of strategic planning, strategic thinking, and CPI through an overview of their history, definitions, and the benefits and pitfalls as observed by researchers. Furthermore, we reduce the noise in the existing literature into three concise definitions for each approach. And finally, for those seeking where to begin, we explain one tool in each category recommended for the novice strategist: the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis for strategic planning, the Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics (GOST) framework for strategic thinking, and the Pareto Chart for CPI.

Top management and teacher involvement in the strategic planning process in Zimbabwean schools

In this study I investigated the involvement of top management and teachers in the strategic planning process in 5 district schools located in the Bulawayo Metropolitan Province guided by the Take Stock Analysis (TSA) model. The constructivist/interpretivist paradigm was the qualitative methodology adopted for the study using a case study research method. The participants were 5 education managers and 5 focus groups of 4 teachers, each purposively selected from each school as an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon was sought through face-to-face interviews. Interview data were inductively and thematically analysed while strategic plans provided were inspected using content analysis and supplemented with interview data. The findings were reported following the concept of strategic planning, the formulation, monitoring and evaluation process. The results reveal that some schools used the centralised or decentralised strategic planning process while others hired strategists with minimal involvement from the teachers and the top management of the school. I recommend that stakeholders are actively involved in the entire strategic planning process to enhance ownership and commitment at the operational level. Most importantly, joint periodic evaluations are needed for modification purposes and relevance.

Unveiling Qatarization: a strategic HRM perspective on the context of implementing successful workforce nationalization

This study is motivated by the infancy of literature on strategic HRM in regard to government policies and the lack of empirical research on the HRM policy of nationalization in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). As such, it adopts a process oriented strategic HRM perspective through developing and examining an integrative framework of the antecedents and outcomes of the quality of the implementation of the Qatarized workforce in Qatar. This framework is informed by three aspects of the strategic planning process, namely, formulation, implementation, and evaluation, as determinants of the quality of implementation of the Qatarization strategy and how the latter, along with the three sets of strategic planning variables, influence the success of this strategy. In surveying 313 managers from organizations in Qatar, the study contributes to several streams of the literature: strategic HRM, nationalization, and strategic management, where the findings show that the implementation quality of Qatarization strategy is shaped by all three as aspects of the strategic planning process and that the success of this strategy cannot adequately be targeted without such an integrative perspective. However, the findings also suggest that the three aspects do not contribute equally to the success of this strategy. These findings entail several implications for managers, including the importance of paying heed to the comprehensive concept of integrative strategic planning in general, and the important role that formal planning plays when ensuring the success of publicly mandated HRM strategies.

Catholic Education: Reclaiming the Prophetic in an Age of Neoliberalism

The prevailing current context of neoliberalism has often been viewed as curtailing the prophetic expression of the Catholic identity of Catholic educational institutions (CEIs). This article proposes that only by reclaiming their prophetic identity can CEIs flourish authentically in the neoliberal era. A faith-based approach to addressing the challenges of neoliberalism is presented, drawing upon the principles of prophetic imagination described by Brueggemann. The neoliberal concept of strategic planning is presented using four nuanced characteristics of a Catholic strategic planning process to express the CEI’s prophetic nature.

The Applied Strategic Planning for the Jordan Football Association from the Perspective of the Professional Clubs’ Boards of Directors (for the 2020/2021 season)

Objectives: This study aims to identify the applied strategic planning of the Jordan Football Association from the perspective of the boards of directors of professional clubs for the season 2020/2021, considering their educational qualifications and experience. Methods: The researcher used the descriptive survey method. The study sample consisted of 88 members of the boards of directors committee. The data collection was based on four basic dimensions: commitment to strategic planning, the spread of the strategic planning role, clarity of the concept of strategic planning, and availability of good standards in the components and elements of the strategic plan. Results: Based on the variables of educational qualification and experience, it was found that there was a significant correlation between holding a postgraduate degree and having more experience. Conclusions: The study emphasizes the importance for members of the Jordan Football Association to increase their awareness and enhance the efficiency of proper strategic planning processes before the launch of the sports season each year.

Culture Eats Strategic Planning for Breakfast Too

Abstract Cultural differences can significantly impact strategic planning, shaping how people perceive, interpret, decide, and respond in all the process phases. Intensively analysed from a business strategy perspective, the cultural differences influencing the successful implementation of strategic plans generate multiple conclusions. This study looks at a country comparison between the United States and Romania, highlighting the cultural dimensions that, in our opinion, impact the generic planning process: communication style, values and beliefs, risk-taking and time orientation. The second objective focused on the evolution of strategic planning concepts from 1989 to the present in Romania, showing similarities with the United States system. The research method used for this objective involves analysing the national-level legislative framework. Ultimately, the study presents the comparative result of strategic planning at the local authorities level in both countries, aiming to underline the impact of cultural differences on the strategic planning process. The method is the analysis of international research that addresses the issue at hand. The study is structured into three sections. The first section compares the cultural attributes of the two countries. The second section explores the evolution of strategic planning in Romania. The final section examines the results of strategic planning implementation on local authorities in both countries.

Determining the strategic position of car-sharing services in Poland based on the stakeholder analysis method

This article presents the use of the stakeholder analysis method to characterize the strategic position of car-sharing services in Poland. The theoretical part presents a detailed theory of stakeholders, as well as detailed methods and the course of the interest group analysis procedure. It covers the fundamentals of stakeholder theory which refers to the concept of strategic planning, system theory, organization theory, social responsibility and strategic management. The characteristics of stakeholder analysis are presented together with mostly used methodology. The focus is put on most common analysis tools including the matrix of M. Johanson and K. Scholes based on the earlier Mendelow matrix and the map of stakeholders. The legitimacy and benefits of using the discussed method to determine the strategic position of modern and developing services have been presented. The research part presents an example of the use of the stakeholder analysis method in the Polish sector of car sharing services. The car-sharing services company stakeholder analysis of 23 entities provided knowledge on building relationships with employees and their involvement in the company's processes. The analysis made it possible to improve the strategic position of the company and determination of its position in negotiations with other organizations.

Розробки стратегій розвитку системно важливих банків України під впливом чинників зовнішнього середовища

The aim of the study is a theoretical and methodological generalization of the process of strategic management and determination, through strategic planning, of ways of development of system important banks of Ukraine under conditions of uncertainty of their functioning environment. As a result of the study of foreign and domestic experience, the theoretical and methodological concept of strategic planning of the banking system is formulated. The authors analyze the goals, missions and visions of the strategies of system important banks, assess the state of development of system important banks in Ukraine in the current conditions and identify the key areas of strategic planning. It is found that system important banks of Ukraine occupy a predominant share in the structure of both certain types of banking income and financial performance. In addition, it is determined that strategic planning should be based on the reliability and completeness of economic indicators and non-financial indicators. In particular, the indicators of the bank’s share in the activity among banking structures are important for characterizing its competitive position and the level of efficiency of its strategy among competitors. It is researched that system important banks are predominant in the banking services market, and their network of branches is widely distributed. The strategic development of these banks should be aimed at the possibility of retaining this share of the banking services market. The authors improve the theoretical and methodological approach to the strategic planning process in a bank on the principles of introducing an inclusive component of further development, which will provide for a sustainable accelerated growth of the country’s economic power on the basis of financial inclusion, a radical increase in the welfare of individual members of society and society as a whole. It is specified that such approaches to organizing the formation of strategies of system important banks will also ensure sociopolitical stability and form an appropriate level of national security.

Entrepreneurship Management for Education Financing Management of Modern Islamic Boarding Schools

This research is to analyze the concept of entrepreneurship strategic planning, Implementation of entrepreneurship strategic in managing education financing, Evaluation of entrepreneurship strategic of Modern Islamic Boarding School. The contribution and impact of strategic entrepreneurship of Modern Islamic Boarding Schools in financing and developing education. This research method uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using interviews, participant observation and documentation studies. The results of this study indicate that: (1). Planning by functioning the resources owned, by marketing products, through emotional and professional approaches, making financial projections, determining member investment capital, making production based on sales results (2). Implementation of the program, motivating teachers and staff by the leadership (3). Evalusai startegis entrepreneurship in Pondok Moderen every three months, annually with management supervision (4) The contribution and impact of strategic entrepreneurship on financing, the budget of all educational programs, facilities and facilities, human resource development, scholarships for students, the availability of cheap education.

Analysis of the External and Internal Environment as a Component of the Strategic Planning of a New Autonomous Pre-School Institution

The article considers the essence of the concept of strategic planning. The levels of implementation of strategic planning of the education sector are marked. Emphasis is placed on the need for a thorough approach to the development of the content of the educational institution development programme. The result of interaction of the external environment with the new autonomous pre-school educational institution was considered. On the example of PEST-analysis and SWOT-analysis, the key characteristics of the external and internal environment of the autonomous pre-school educational institution were studied and analyzed in order to determine the potential of development, Anticipate possible risks and determine the likely opportunities for their prevention. The directions of development of pre-school educational institution are marked.

Digital transformation of the economy at the regional level: strategy and specifics

The article defines the concepts of strategic planning, digitalisation, digital transformation in relation to public administration. The specifics of digital transformation in this field at the regional level are analyzed and an assessment of the effectiveness of the implementation of its components is made. The authors note that the direct use of foreign models of strategic planning in the field of digital transformation is problematic in Russian practice, since they do not consider the specifics of the Russian economy associated with the weak economic development of territories. It is concluded in the text that it is necessary to create a system of state strategic planning that takes into account these features. Disadvantages of strategic planning of digital transformation are investigated, mechanisms of research of typical errors are studied. The basis of this research was the analysis of strategic attitudes in the field of digital transformation of business processes and social interactions of the Krasnoyarsk Krai of the Russian Federation. A critical assessment and completeness of the methodological provisions of the federal project Digital Public Administration is carried out, the positive and negative aspects of this document are investigated. The article assesses its impact on the digital transformation in public administration in the Krasnoyarsk Krai. The authors reveal the inconsistency of goal-setting with the idea of digital transformation, the lack of alignment of relations between stakeholders, the low methodological study of the issue and the insufficient assessment of regional specifics. It is concluded that at present the digital economy development strategy is not fully provided with the necessary amount of funding and does not reflect the needs of strategic planning of digital transformation in the public administration system.

APPLICATION OF SWOT ANALYSIS AND MILKSFISH TRADING STRATEGY IN INDONESIA

Milkfish is the leading fishery commodity in Indonesia, so there are many people who clear land for milkfish cultivation. Milkfish has a specialty because of its high nutritional and nutritional content. In the national fishery sector, aquaculture plays an important role with the average national milkfish consumption level of 1.40 kg/capita with market absorption at the household level of 352,718 tons. In milkfish cultivation, various preparations and good considerations are needed. SWOT analysis is the right method to see the development of aquaculture trade in Indonesia. through SWOT analysis is able to provide the concept of strategic planning on the results of the analysis of the company's strategic factors (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). With the strategy, the trade system will facilitate mobilization activities to facilitate channels and can provide more satisfaction to consumers. However, in marketing fishery products, various specific problems are faced because they are caused by the characteristics of fishery commodities. Therefore, a sustainable marketing strategy is needed to improve the economy and welfare for them.

An active search for solutions in agricultural systems: A decision analysis perspective

Introduction / objective: Nowadays society demands from agricultural systems not only the provision of goods for the market but also environmental and social services. This transformation is a challenge due to the unpredictability of executing actions in a complex system with no certainty that it will lead to the desired outcome. This perspective paper describes the application of Decision Analysis (DA) for such uncertain scenarios of decision-making in agricultural systems. Methodology: This paper describes a general protocol for the implementation of DA, proposes a temporal-spatial framework for the application of DA in agricultural systems using concepts of Decision Theory and strategic planning, and introduces a case study for describing how this framework can be applied to agricultural innovation systems. Results: Problems in agricultural systems can be outlined as decision analysis models of specific spatial-temporal scale (planning horizons). This framework has potential for the application of DA in the planning efforts of the Colombian National Agricultural Innovation System, but especially in the implementation of Regional Innovation Systems. Conclusions: We provided an extended DA framework aimed to constitute a sound basis for finding solutions in the complex setting of agricultural systems, for planning actions of science, technology and innovation and for supporting the decision making process of sustainability transformation of agricultural systems.

Human resources management: A perspective for the company ESPO S.A.

The management of human talent is essential for the sustainability of companies, nowadays globalization has increased the exchange of cultures and has evolved the social behavior of people. This article presents the concept of strategic planning and human talent management for Empresa de Servicios Públicos de Ocaña S.A., hereinafter ESPO S.A., in order to determine the importance of human resources within companies. A survey elaborated by Dr. Cesar Nieto will be applied in order to evaluate and analyze the results related to the human management of ESPO S.A. Finally, strategic planning policies are proposed in accordance with the company's business model and a human talent management proposal is presented to contribute to the fulfillment of the strategic plan.

THE ROLE OF INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT NATIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEM

The article considers the main patterns and signs of economic growth. One of the most important sources of economic growth is a breakthrough in the evolutionary development of science, which creates the potential for the development of technology. Modern models of economic growth should include an innovative component. In the theory of economic growth, technological change is considered as one of the key factors influencing productivity, and therefore the rate of economic growth in general. The main patterns associated with economic growth are provided by increasing the productivity of capital and labor, the causes of which are technological change, innovation. The main signs of economic growth are: technical progress; institutional, behavioral and ideological changes that contribute to the realization of the growth potential inherent in new technology; constant growth of the national product.
 It was found that the innovative breakthrough is based on scientific and technological progress, and science, education, technology, new knowledge have become the engine of economic growth in all developed countries. The stages of evolutionary development of research and development are considered, in particular, the first stage is associated with the emergence of laboratories, the first R&D units in large companies; the second stage is associated with the rapid development of science-intensive scientific disciplines; the third stage is based on the marketing approach and the concept of strategic planning; within the fourth stage, customer needs and technical capabilities are being developed simultaneously.
 The systematization of innovations is analyzed. The greatest importance was given to such a feature as the degree of radical innovation. On this basis, you can systematize innovations in different ways: radical and modifying; epochal, which occur every few centuries and radically change the face of society; subversive and supportive. The latter approach is the most adequate from the point of view of business: what to beware of business and how to behave in the case of an innovation.

Strategic Environmental Assessment as a Support in a Sustainable National Waste Management Program—European Experience in Serbia

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is one of the most important instruments for directing the strategic planning process toward the sustainable development goals in various areas of human activity. This also applies to the field of waste management. By applying SEA in waste management planning, it is possible to see the benefits and consequences of the proposed changes in space that will occur during the implementation of strategic planning concepts and based on that make appropriate decisions respecting the capacity of the space where the planned activities are implemented. The paper presents the application of SEA for the National Waste Management Program with all its spatial, organizational, energy, environmental, and other solutions, and the way they are included in the specific method of multicriteria evaluation in SEA. The specificity of the methodological approach indicates the need for equal consideration of environmental and socio-economic aspects of development and a clear presentation of the results obtained in order to make optimal decisions in waste management planning at the national level. The National Waste Management Program in Serbia, which legislation in the field of environmental protection and waste management is harmonized with EU legislation and directives, was chosen for the case study. The obtained results indicate the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in the evaluation of strategic solutions in the field of waste management, which is achieved by specific choice of environmental and socio-economic SEA goals and indicators as a basis for valorization of the proposed concept of waste management.

Strategic Planning Promosi Pariwisata Museum DPR di Era Digital

Museum is one of tourism destination that faces a huge challenge in this digital era and that happens on DPR Museum at Jakarta. To face that challenge, it needs a promotion strategy applying digital marketing. How is Museum DPR tourism promotion strategy in this digital era? This research based on concepts of strategic planning, SOSTAC (Situation analysis, Objective, Strategy, Tactics, Actions, Control), tourism marketing, and digital marketing. For the methodology, this research uses interpretive paradigm, political significant sampling with the Head of Museum Association as the informant, and domain analysis as the data analysis technique. The result describes that the strategic planning and SOSTAC applied have not been ideal because of the problem that has been experienced by the DPR Museum.