Strategic Planning in the Construction Companies in Oman

Purpose of the study: The purpose of the study was to critically evaluate the components of the strategic planning process of construction companies in Oman; to investigate the factors that led to the success of strategic planning in construction companies in Oman; to identify the challenges in the implementation of strategic planning among different construction companies’ categories in Oman and to make recommendations in enhancing the strategic planning process for construction companies in Oman as well as in minimizing challenges. Design/Methodology/Approach: This research adopted a mixed approach, quantitative and qualitative approach where it used the quantitative technique to investigate the companies and identify the problem while the qualitative approach was used to explain the challenges and uncover the best practices followed by the companies. The research used the cross-section time horizon data. Out of 940 companies registered as local companies in the category of construction and maintenance, the study tested90 companies using the survey questionnaire and interviews with senior employees/the owners of the companies. Findings: The study has shown that most of the companies have a clear understanding of the strategic planning components. Companies have realistic strategic plans but improvements need to be done to ensure success during implementation. It was also revealed that the motivation is not at the best level and the lack of creating a sense of urgency to implement the strategic plans which need to be enhanced. Research Implications: Some recommendations are given also to enhance the work environment and the manager’s skills and motivation system in the companies to achieve efficient strategic planning. Some recommendations are regulatory. This is a proposal to the government to do special legislation to regulate and protect private companies from unfair competition. Social Implications: The success of the strategic plans of the construction companies will lead to the socio-economic growth of the country. The recommendation will enhance the work environment and the strict implementation of strategic planning processes in construction companies in Oman. It was suggested that the Government need to amend the legislation curbing the unfair competition created by illegal contractors and small companies. Originality/value: There were no earlier studies discussed more in detail about strategic planning in construction companies in Oman. This study will help the companies’ owners and the decision-makers to adopt more successful strategic plans which will lead to greater success of the construction companies to have huge economic growth. Keywords: Strategic Planning, Strategic Planning Process, Components of strategic planning, Challenges of strategic planning, Construction companies in Oman

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The Role of Philanthropy on the Strategic Planning Process of a Selective Liberal Arts and Science College

Start-Ups and SMEs ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-1760-4.ch070 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1364-1384

Author(s):

Wayne P. Webster ◽

Rick C. Jakeman ◽

Susan Swayze

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Strategic Planning ◽

Liberal Arts ◽

Planning Process ◽

Deep Understanding ◽

Strategic Planning Process ◽

Strategic Plans ◽

The Future ◽

Science College ◽

Decision Making Model

This chapter describes how constituencies of a four-year, private liberal arts and science college perceived the effect of philanthropy on the strategic planning process. Due to their reliance upon tuition revenues and private support, liberal arts and science colleges are particularly susceptible to ebbs and flows in the economy. How these institutions plan for the future and the extent to which philanthropy factors into strategic plans provides crucial information about the future of these higher education institutions (Connell, 2006). Gaining a deep understanding of how philanthropy shapes a strategic planning process and the decision-making model that was used during the process provides insight into how philanthropy, strategic planning, and decision-making models intersect to form a new decision-making model, described as feedback and revenue.

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واقع التخطيط الاستراتيجي في مصلحة مياه بلديات الساحل من وجهة نظر العاملين في قطاع المياه

مجلة كلية فلسطين التقنية للأبحاث والدراسات ◽

10.47641/jrs.2019-6-1.02 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 27-67

Keyword(s):

Strategic Planning ◽

Planning Process ◽

Gaza Strip ◽

Implementation Strategies ◽

Monitoring And Evaluation ◽

Water Utility ◽

Environment Analysis ◽

Strategic Planning Process ◽

Strategic Plans ◽

The Gaza Strip

ملخص: هدفت الدراسة التعرف على واقع التخطيط الاستراتيجي من خلال أبعاده التالية (تطوير الرؤية والرسالة والأهداف، تحليل البيئة الداخلية والخارجية، تطوير الاستراتيجيات، تنفيذ الاستراتيجيات، المتابعة والتقييم) في مصلحة مياه بلديات الساحل بمحافظات غزة؛ حيث اعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتم تطبيقها على جميع العاملين في مصلحة مياه بلديات الساحل، والذين درجتهم الوظيفية رئيس قسم فأعلى، ومديري الدوائر المتابعين لعمل مصلحة المياه في سلطة المياه الفلسطينية، ومديري دوائر المياه، والمهندسين المسئولين عن خدمات المياه في بلديات قطاع غزة، والمهندسين المتابعين لعمل مصلحة المياه من المؤسسات الشريكة الداعمة، والمهندسين المتابعين لعمل مصلحة المياه من المكاتب الهندسية الاستشارية. من ناحية أخرى، استخدمت الدراسة أسلوب الحصر الشامل لكل عنقود، وبلغت عينة الدراسة (130) مفردة.وقد أظهرت نتائج الدراسة وجود موافقة مرتفعة من عينة البحث حول مستوى تطبيق التخطيط الاستراتيجي في مصلحة مياه بلديات الساحل، وبينت الدراسة عدم وجود فروق في متوسطات استجابات المبحوثين حول التخطيط الاستراتيجي في المصلحة تُعْزى لمتغيرات (الجنس، العمر، المؤهل العلمي، المسمى الوظيفي)، بينما وجدت فروقًا في متوسطات استجابات المبحوثين حول التخطيط الاستراتيجي في المصلحة تعزى لسنوات الخبرة.وقد خلصت الدراسة إلى عدة توصيات، أهمها تعزيز دور الرسالة في عملية التخطيط الاستراتيجي من خلال إدراك الموظفين لمتضمنات الرسالة أثناء أدائهم لأنشطتهم المختلفة في إطار مصلحة مياه بلديات الساحل. كما توصي الدراسة بأن تُمنح الفرصة للعاملين للمشاركة في عملية التخطيط الاستراتيجي لأنها تحفز العاملين على تنفيذ أهداف المؤسسة. وعلاوة على تطوير نظام حوافز فعال يساهم في تنفيذ الخطط الاستراتيجية من أجل زيادة كفاءة العمل وتحقيق أهداف المؤسسة. الكلمات المفتاحية: التخطيط الاستراتيجي، مصلحة مياه بلديات الساحل، محافظات غزة بفلسطين. Abstract This study aimed at identifying the reality of strategic planning through the following dimensions (vision development, mission and objectives, internal and external environment analysis, development of strategies, implementation strategies, monitoring and evaluation) at Coastal Municipalities Water Utility (CMWU) – Gaza governorates. The study adopted the descriptive and analytical approach to conduct the study, which was applied to a sample of all workers inthe Coastal Municipalities Water Utility; and those who have job positions; head section and higher, directors of departments who are following the CMWU in the Palestinian Water Authority. These include managers of water departments and engineers responsible for water services in the Gaza Strip municipalities, and engineers who follow the work of the CMWU of supporting partner institutions, and engineers who are following the work of CMWU of consulting engineering offices. The study included (130) samples.The results showed the existence of high approval from the research sample on the level of implementation of the strategic planning in the (CMWU). The study also showed no differences in the averages of the respondents responses on strategic planning at CMWU due to (gender, age, educational qualification and job titles), whereas the study found differences in the averages of the respondents responses about strategic planning due to years of experiences.The study concluded with several recommendations, the most important is aimed at strengthening the role of the mission in the strategic planning process, through understanding of the employees to the contents of the mission to be guided while performing their different activities within CMWU. The study also recommends that we give the opportunity for those working in the CMWU to participate in the strategic planning process because it helps to participate in the implementation. Moreover, it is important that an effective incentive system which would contribute to the implementation of strategic plans be developed so as to increase the efficiency of work and the achievement of objectives of the institution.

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Towards Strategic Planning Implementation for Egyptian Cities

International Journal of Environmental Science & Sustainable Development ◽

10.21625/essd.v2i2.171 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 99

Author(s):

Marwa Ahmed Soliman

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Strategic Planning ◽

Urban Growth ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Planning Process ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Local Economy ◽

Strategic Planning Process ◽

Strategic Plans ◽

Implementation Problems

Strategic urban planning plays a real and significant role in developing the urban areas worldwide because it helps in mitigating the loss of lands; especially in diversion of urban growth away from the “agricultural lands”. It provides better urban services and utilities; in terms of quality; and enhances local economy, livability, and sustainability. This paper explores the importance of strategic plans and their role in sustainable development, in addition to exploring the importance of the implementation process. A questionnaire with the local authorities for a group of 19 cities was implemented. The case studies for the planning of such cities started more than 4 years ago. It has been found that there are many implementation problems that prevent the conversion process. The aim of this paper is represented in two main points. Firstly, illustrating the concept of the strategic planning process and how Egypt deals with it. Secondly, suggesting a new implementation system which can solve the main implementation problems in Egypt. In conclusion, the paper identifies, through statistics, the perspectives of local government staff in Egypt towards the preparation and implementation of the strategic plans which includes proposed solutions for a problem treatment as well as the opportunity of community participation.

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The Role of Philanthropy on the Strategic Planning Process of a Selective Liberal Arts and Science College

Facilitating Higher Education Growth through Fundraising and Philanthropy - Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-9664-8.ch010 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 228-255 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Wayne P. Webster ◽

Rick C. Jakeman ◽

Susan Swayze

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Strategic Planning ◽

Liberal Arts ◽

Planning Process ◽

Deep Understanding ◽

Strategic Planning Process ◽

Strategic Plans ◽

The Future ◽

Science College ◽

Decision Making Model

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Towards Strategic Planning Implementation for Egyptian Cities

International Journal of Environmental Science & Sustainable Development ◽

10.21625/essd.v2i1.171 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 99

Author(s):

Marwa Ahmed Soliman

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Strategic Planning ◽

Urban Growth ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Planning Process ◽

Implementation Process ◽

Local Economy ◽

Strategic Planning Process ◽

Strategic Plans ◽

Implementation Problems

Strategic urban planning plays a real and significant role in developing the urban areas worldwide, as It helps in mitigating the loss of lands, especially in diversion of urban growth away from the “agricultural lands,” It provides better urban services and utilities, in terms of quality, and enhances local economy, livability and sustainability. This paper explores the importance of strategic plans and their role in sustainable development, in addition to the importance of the implementation process. A questionnaire with the local authorities for a group of 19 cities was implemented. The case studies for the planning of such cities have been started since more than 4 years. It has been found that there are many implementation problems that prevents the conversion process and making the plan into reality. The aim of this paper is represented in two points. First, to illustrate the concept of the strategic planning process and how Egypt deals therewith. Second, to suggest a new implementation system which can solve the main implementation problems in Egypt.In conclusion, the paper identifies, through statistics, the perspectives of local government staff in Egypt towards the preparation and implementation of the strategic plans, including proposed solutions for problem treatment, and the opportunity of community participation.

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