TITLE:
Evaluation of Factors Influencing the Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Universities—A Case of the Copperbelt University
AUTHORS:
Angela Mubanga, Christine Nakamba Lesa
KEYWORDS:
Strategy, Resource Allocation, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Zambia
JOURNAL NAME:
American Journal of Industrial and Business Management,
Vol.14 No.2,
February
21,
2024
ABSTRACT: Strategic
planning is crucial in guiding organisations towards their objectives, and
understanding the factors that impede the successful implementation of strategy
has become imperative. With the recent technical developments, new government regulations, and elevated societal
expectations, institutions of higher
education have to deal with a dynamic operating environment. Using a sample of 285 respondents, this study examined the factors influencing strategy
implementation at the Copperbelt University in zambia. The study used
quantitative methods and found that: resource allocation, leadership and
organizational culture had a significant effect on strategy implementation.
This study suggests that a strong and effective pool
of skills, and human capital are important
resources for strategy success including a flexible structure and adaptive
employees who are prepared to make process and procedure adjustments. Organsitions should therefore
ensure that essential financial resources, time, skills, and expertise are adequate to have a successful strategy implementation process.