Untangling the Relationship Between Strategic Planning and Performance: The Role of Contingency Factors

While substantial research has been done on strategic planning and performance, there is little research on the moderating role of strategy implementation. This study attempts to bridge this gap. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey with the firm as the unit of analysis. The findings indicate that strategy implementation moderates the relationship between strategic planning systems and market performance as well as internal business process performance but not on return on investment performance. In conclusion, the configuration of planning systems with its theoretical underpinning as resource bundles explain performance variations among firms. The study's implication for practice is that strategic planning systems should be emphasized by business firms as a configuration and not by its domains.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING, PERFORMANCE AND INNOVATIVE CAPABILITIES OF NON-FAMILY MEMBERS IN FAMILY BUSINESSES

International Journal of Innovation Management ◽

10.1142/s1363919617500529 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 21 (07) ◽

pp. 1750052 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

JOSIANE FAHED-SREIH ◽

ABDUL-NASSER EL-KASSAR

Keyword(s):

Strategic Planning ◽

Business Performance ◽

Family Firms ◽

Family Members ◽

Family Businesses ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Innovative Capabilities ◽

And Performance ◽

The Relationship

Drawing upon the resource-based view and agency theories of family businesses, this study examines the role of strategic planning in developing non-family members’ innovative capabilities and the effect of strategic planning on family businesses’ performance mediated by those capabilities. It was found that strategic planning positively affects the business’ performance, it helps non-family members develop their innovative capabilities which have a positive effect on the performance of the business mediating the relationship between strategic planning and performance. A survey was distributed to Lebanese family businesses for data collection. This study contributes to theory and practice; it suggests more fields of studies and helps family firms’ owners in improving the business’ performance.

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Strategic Planning and Performance of Nigerian SMEs: The Moderating Role of Entrepreneurial Characteristics

Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies ◽

10.22610/jebs.v9i6.2008 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 98-108

Author(s):

Makinde Olubisi G. ◽

Asikhia Olalekan U.

Keyword(s):

Strategic Planning ◽

Target Population ◽

Moderating Effect ◽

Policy Implications ◽

Hierarchical Regression ◽

Business Policy ◽

Entrepreneurial Characteristics ◽

And Performance ◽

The Relationship

Studies that considered the moderating effect of entrepreneurial characteristics on the relationship between strategic planning and performance of SMEs are few. This research is aimed at investigating the relationship between strategic planning and SME performance while also considering the moderating effect of entrepreneurial characteristics on the relationship between these two variables. The study employed the use of survey research design using the owners/managers of 4,535 SMEs registered with SMEDAN as the target population. Correlation analysis was used to establish the extent of the relationship between strategic planning and performance of SMEs while hierarchical regression analysis was used to establish the moderating effect of entrepreneur characteristics on the relationship. Findings showed that there exist a statistically significant positive relationship between strategic planning and performance of SMEs in Lagos State, the study also indicated that entrepreneurial characteristics significantly moderates the relationship between strategic planning and performance of SMEs. The study concluded that entrepreneurial characteristics being exhibited influenced the performance of the business. Policy implications and recommendations were made.

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Evaluating the Role of Government Collaboration in the Perceived Performance of Community-Based Nonprofits: Three Propositions

Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory ◽

10.1093/jopart/muaa059 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

José Nederhand

Keyword(s):

The Political ◽

Network Ties ◽

Community Based ◽

Role Of Government ◽

Perceived Performance ◽

Political Network ◽

And Performance ◽

Nonprofit Collaboration ◽

The Relationship

Abstract The topic of government-nonprofit collaboration continues to be much-discussed in the literature. However, there has been little consensus on whether and how collaborating with government is beneficial for the performance of community-based nonprofits. This article examines three dominant theoretical interpretations of the relationship between collaboration and performance: collaboration is necessary for the performance of nonprofits; the absence of collaboration is necessary for the performance of nonprofits; and the effect of collaboration is contingent on the nonprofits’ bridging and bonding network ties. Building on the ideas of governance, nonprofit, and social capital in their respective literature, this article uses set-theoretic methods (fsQCA) to conceptualize and test their relationship. Results show the pivotal role of the nonprofit’s network ties in mitigating the effects of either collaborating or abstaining from collaborating with government. Particularly, the political network ties of nonprofits are crucial to explaining the relationship between collaboration and performance. The evidence demonstrates the value of studying collaboration processes in context.

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The Role of Steps and Game Elements in Gamified Fitness Tracker Apps: A Systematic Review

Multimodal Technologies and Interaction ◽

10.3390/mti5020005 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 5

Author(s):

Aatish Neupane ◽

Derek Hansen ◽

Jerry Alan Fails ◽

Anud Sharma

Keyword(s):

Social Influence ◽

Design Space ◽

Real Life ◽

Network Clustering ◽

And Performance ◽

Fitness Tracker ◽

Game Elements ◽

The Relationship ◽

Contingent Rewards

This article reviews 103 gamified fitness tracker apps (Android and iOS) that incorporate step count data into gameplay. Games are labeled with a set of 13 game elements as well as meta-data from the app stores (e.g., avg rating, number of reviews). Network clustering and visualizations are used to identify the relationship between game elements that occur in the same games. A taxonomy of how steps are used as rewards is provided, along with example games. An existing taxonomy of how games use currency is also mapped to step-based games. We show that many games use the triad of Social Influence, Competition, and Challenges, with Social Influence being the most common game element. We also identify holes in the design space, such as games that include a Plot element (e.g., Collaboration and Plot only co-occur in one game). Games that use Real-Life Incentives (e.g., allow you to translate steps into dollars or discounts) were surprisingly common, but relatively simple in their gameplay. We differentiate between task-contingent rewards (including completion-contingent and engagement-contingent) and performance-contingent rewards, illustrating the differences with fitness apps. We also demonstrate the value of treating steps as currency by mapping an existing currency-based taxonomy onto step-based games and providing illustrations of nine different categories.

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Knowledge management, workplace climate, creativity and performance

Journal of Workplace Learning ◽

10.1108/jwl-12-2017-0111 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (8) ◽

pp. 592-612 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Amro Alzghoul ◽

Hamzah Elrehail ◽

Okechukwu Lawrence Emeagwali ◽

Mohammad K. AlShboul

Keyword(s):

Job Performance ◽

Knowledge Sharing ◽

Authentic Leadership ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Workplace Climate ◽

Content Type ◽

And Performance ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Purpose This study aims at providing empirical evidence pertaining to the interaction among authentic leadership, workplace harmony, worker's creativity and performance in the context of telecommunication sector. These research streams remain important issues and of interest as the world continues to migrate toward a knowledge-based economy. Design/methodology/approach Applying structural equation modeling, this study diagnosed the impact of Authentic leadership (AL) on employees (n = 345) in two Jordanian telecommunication firms, specifically, how it shapes workplace climate, creativity and job performance. The study also tests the moderating role of knowledge sharing in the model, as well as the mediating role of workplace climate on the relationship between AL and positive organizational outcomes. Findings The empirical result suggests that AL positively influences workplace climate, creativity and job performance; workplace climate positively influences creativity and job performance; workplace climate mediates the relationship between AL and creativity, and job performance; and knowledge sharing behavior moderates the relationship between AL and workplace climate. Originality/value This study highlights the magnificent power of AL and knowledge sharing, not only in shaping the workplace atmosphere but also in delineating how these variables stimulate creativity and performance among employees. The implications for research and practice are discussed.

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New Approaches to Documenting Performance in the Museum: Value, History, and Strategy

10.30687/978-88-6969-534-6/014 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Acatia Finbow

Keyword(s):

Effective Activation ◽

The Past ◽

New Approaches ◽

Future Value ◽

Value History ◽

And Performance ◽

The Relationship ◽

Radical Shift ◽

Museum Value

This chapter shows how over the past two decades the relationship between the museum and performance has undergone a radical shift with the acquisition of performance-based artworks into the collection, shifting the role of the museum from that of a repository to that of a vital participant in the activation of the work. This chapter reflects on the new value this turn affords to documentation, and on how it is being used to support the effective activation of performance-based artworks in the museum. It reflects particularly on Tate’s development of documentation practices that address these new institutional needs and on how these navigate both immediate and potential future value.

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Financial capital, constraints, partners, and performance: An empirical analysis of Indonesia SMEs

JEMA Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Akuntansi dan Manajemen ◽

10.31106/jema.v18i2.11318 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 210

Author(s):

I Wayan Widnyana ◽

I Made Dauh Wijana ◽

Almuntasir Almuntasir

Keyword(s):

Financial Performance ◽

Financial Constraints ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Value Added ◽

Financial Capital ◽

Moderation Effect ◽

And Performance ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The Relationship

Indonesia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered the backbone of the national economy. However, the fact that SMEs still contribute less to the national gross domestic product (GDP) in terms of value-added, need to be addressed. While previous studies mainly focused on financial (access) constraints as one of the major constraints faced by small enterprises which affect their growth and performances, this study aims to extend the relationship between capital and financial performance of Indonesia SMEs with the moderating effect of financial constraints and partners. This study is different from others as it uses a bigger panel dataset which is about 4.36 million SMEs in Indonesia and is the first to explore the role of financial partners comprehensively. Moreover, the panel regression model with geographic analysis unit uses as a data analysis method. The results of the study show that financial capital has a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of SMEs. Furthermore, while the moderation role of financial partners on the relationship between financial capital and financial performance of Indonesia SMEs was failed to prove, the negative moderation effect of financial constraints was able to prove in this study.

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The Relationship between Dramatic Text and Performance with the Centrality of the Body with a Look at Anne Bogart’s Rendition of The Persians

European journal of behavioral sciences ◽

10.33422/ejbs.v2i2.149 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 25-31

Author(s):

Samin Gheitasy ◽

Leila Montazeri ◽

Simin Dolatkhah

Keyword(s):

The Body ◽

Physical Approach ◽

The World ◽

Dramatic Text ◽

And Performance ◽

Anne Bogart ◽

The Relationship ◽

Sociological View

The dramatic text defines, to some extent, the structure of the work but the type of performance and the physical approach to the text can represent different meanings. The body of the actor, as a means of conveying concepts from the text to the audience, can be effective in creating different interpretations and meanings of the text. Since eons ago, directors have used the body of the actor with different approaches, and the application of body on the stage has always been underdoing changes. Anne Bogart is one of the few directors who is less known in the Iranian theater despite possessing the most updated and well-known methods of practice and performance in the world. Using her viewpoint method, she brings live and dynamic bodies to the stage; bodies that are able to convey the hidden meanings of the text to the audience in the most suitable way. The overall purpose of this research is to find the relationship between the dramatic text and the performance with the centrality of the body with a sociological view toward the body. To this end, by presenting Foucault's theories, the researchers defines the role of the body in the society and its extent of effectivity and impressibility. Finally, this study explores the implications of this role in each element of Aeschylus’s The Persians, and it shall show how Bogart beautifully represents them using the bodies of her actors during performance.

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Job Insecurity and Job Performance: A Serial Mediated Relationship and the Buffering Effect of Organizational Justice

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.694057 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Marco De Angelis ◽

Greta Mazzetti ◽

Dina Guglielmi

Keyword(s):

Job Performance ◽

Organizational Justice ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Job Insecurity ◽

Self Report ◽

Serial Mediation ◽

And Performance ◽

Work Family ◽

The Relationship

The study aimed to extend the current knowledge of the relationship between job insecurity and performance. In line with traditional stress theories, work-family and burnout were hypothesized as serial mediators of the negative link between job insecurity and job performance. Also, the current study hypothesized that the association between job insecurity and the mediators [i.e., Work-family conflict (WFC) and burnout] could be buffered by perceived organizational justice among employees. Therefore, we empirically tested a moderated serial mediation model. Participants were 370 employees of an Italian multiservice social cooperative. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The obtained results indicated that WFC and burnout mediated the association between job insecurity and job performance. Furthermore, perceived organizational justice buffered the relationship between job insecurity and WFC. Concerning job burnout, the association with job insecurity was moderated only among employees perceiving medium and high levels of organizational justice. The moderated serial mediation index provided support to the role of organizational justice in decreasing the association between job insecurity and job performance. This study delves deeper into the variables explaining the relationship between job insecurity and job performance by testing a serial process mechanism that involved WFC and burnout. Additionally, the obtained results provide suggestions to organizations and managers regarding the protective role of organizational justice to sustain employees’ mental health and performance. Practical implications at the organizational and managerial level are provided, along with a focus on the actual impact of the pandemic.

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