Factors Influence Strategic Implementation: Review Study

Abstract

Purpose- The purpose of this paper is to explore the Factors Influence Strategic Implementation (FISI). The paper based on reviewing, analyzing previous studies and literature in strategic implementation in particular, and strategic management in general. A total of thirty-two studies have been chosen from renowned electronic, academic and databases resources (e.g. Emerald, Elsevier, ProQuest, Sage, Wiley, google scholar and Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University library/ Saudi Digital Library…etc.) Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on literature reviewer. The methodology for choosing and selecting literature depends on using the key words of:(strategy implementation, execution, or /and action ...etc.). Also, reference list of reviewed studies and literature provided helps for finding more related studies. Based on this criterion, a number of thirty-two studies have been chosen. These studies have explored and showed the relationship between SI and the factors positively or negatively influence the success of SI processes. Findings- Despite the large number of studies examining FISI, the results have been inconclusive. Findings are varied and huge. First factor influences SI are the different meanings of SI/SE. Linguistic meaning for SI and SE in dictionaries have been checked and found they are different. Second; the definitions and concepts used for SI/SE created varied dimensions of factors which influence the effectiveness of SI process. Some terms used are found synonymous with implementation such as execution and actualization of goals. Other factors and concepts have been identified that they view SI /SE on some perspectives and approaches. Research limitations/implications –It is a reviewed study. A pilot or and applied study would be more viable to strategic implementation process in particular, and strategic management disciplines in general. Lacking big firms or even small in the region of the author is an obstacle for a practical study. Second the number of reviewed studies are few and not covered all type of firms, industries and insufficient number of countries. Originality/value- choosing the topic; SI is crucial for all organizations. Second, the chosen and reviewed studies have been selected from different countries and for varied type of industries. These differences will enrich the study with diverse perspectives and findings. The findings and results may be generalized to many different populations. Also, acknowledging in depth the most recurrent factors with highly influential impact to SI factors and barriers would be of great help to strategic management literature.