Evaluation of Factors Influencing the Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Universities—A Case of the Copperbelt University — Oak Academic Publishing
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Evaluation of Factors Influencing the Implementation of Strategic Plans in Public Universities—A Case of the Copperbelt University
Graduate School of Business, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
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School of Business, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
1 Graduate School of Business, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
2 School of Business, Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
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 highe r 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 a daptive employees who are prepared to make process and procedur e adjustments. Organsitions should therefore ensure that essential financial re sources, tim e, skills, and expertise are adequate to have a successful strategy impl ementation process.
KeywordsStrategyResource AllocationLeadershipOrganizational Culture and Zambia
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