Original scientific paper
OBSTACLES TOWARDS TRANSLATING A KUWAITI PUBLIC SECTOR STRATEGY INTO ACTION: EVIDENCE FROM KUWAIT
Abdullah AL-Mutairi
; Gulf University for Science and Technology, Kuwait
Kamal Naser
; Financial Advisor, Kuwait Fund, Kuwait
Abstract
Purpose–The aim of this study is to empirically investigate barriers towards successful strategy formulation and implementation in the public sector strategy of Kuwait. Design/methodology/approach – The article used a questionnaire survey to identify the barriers toward successful strategy formulation and implementation experienced by the public sector organizations. The questionnaires were distributed to 300 public sector employees, from which 200 were valid for analysis. Participants were requested to state the degree of agreement with the items listed in the questionnaire. Regression analysis employed to identify factors impact strategy formulation and implementation. Findings – The study showed that unsuccessful strategies formulation and implementation result from various aspects of government institutions (organization, policies and regulations, human resources and communications). The participants revealed that lack of consensus among decision makers, lack of effective role formulators and lack of choice of real strategy formulators represent major obstacle toward strategies formulation. Incompatible structure with the strategy and insufficient linkage between strategy and goals were the main variables that prevent successful strategies implementation. The regression analysis pointed to policies and regulations, communication and external factors as the most significant determinants of strategy formulation; whereas organizational and communication factors appeared to be the most significant determinant of strategy implementations. Research limitations – Specific governmental departments were targeted by the questionnaire survey employed in this study. This reflect the staff employed in these departments. To obtain a wide picture about strategy implementation, the Ministry of Planning and the Ministry of Finance should be surveyed since they are responsible of a significant part of the country's strategic planning. Practical implications– This research offers valuable practical insights of decision maker. it might provide the route map for the firm and develop a good information system that help managers for obtaining the highest quality of knowledge through developing processes, systems and managerial mechanisms.
Keywords
Strategic management; strategy formulation; strategy implementation; obstacles; public sector; Kuwait
Hrčak ID:
228674
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Publication date:
28.11.2019.
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