The Impact of Strategic Thinking on Organisational Performance: A Case Study of Uchumi Supermarket Limited
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Date
2016
Authors
Juma, Gerald A.
Minja, David
Mageto, Joash
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IPRJB
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine how strategic thinking impacts on organizational
performance. The researchers used a case study and descriptive research design. The study was
guided by Cognitive Hierary Theory and Hybrid EWA Model. The population for this study
included all the 1,073 employees at Uchumi Supermarket Kenya Limited based in Kenya. The
target population was 116 management staff. A sample of 64 managers from Nairobi County was
selected for inclusion in the study. Primary data was collected using self-administered
questionnaires and in-depth interview conducted on a senior manager. The data was processed
through excel application and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study found
out that successful strategic planning and implementation requires intimate and enthusiastic
involvement of all members of the organization and that management teams should strengthen
the process of strategic thinking for it to be truly effective. The study recommends that top
corporate executives should ensure that there is inclusion of all stakeholders especially
employees in the planning process as this greatly encourages psychological attachment, strategic
thinking and improves job satisfaction.
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Keywords
strategic thinking, organizational performance, culture
Citation
Juma, G., Minja, P. D., & Mageto, J. (2016). The Impact of Strategic Thinking on Organisational Performance: A Case Study of Uchumi Supermarket Limited. International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 1(1), 75–94. Retrieved from https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJSCM/article/view/66