Structure as a predictor of strategic planning use

A paper provides: 1. support for the configurational approach in the study of organizations by empirically deriving "ideal" organizational factors, and 2. insights into the interrelationship between organization structure and strategic planning use. Three structural factors are identified...

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Published in:Journal of applied business research 1997-12, Vol.14 (1), p.125
Main Author: Drago, William A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bureaucracy
Correlation analysis
Globalization
Investigations
Organization theory
Organizational behavior
Organizational structure
Product lines
Strategic planning
Studies
Variables
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Summary:A paper provides: 1. support for the configurational approach in the study of organizations by empirically deriving "ideal" organizational factors, and 2. insights into the interrelationship between organization structure and strategic planning use. Three structural factors are identified resembling Mintzberg's (1993, 1979) "machine," "diversified," and "adhocratic" ideal forms. Through a regression analysis these factors were found to be significantly and positively related to the use of strategic planning. The model formed explained approximately 48% of variance in the use of strategic planning in participating firms. Results also indicate that the emphasis on individual planning tools (mission/vision, long- and short-term objectives, action plans, and policies) varies with the intensity of particular factors.
ISSN:0892-7626
2157-8834