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Linking strategic intelligence, strategic leadership, strategic planning, and strategic thinking and business performance: the moderating effect of strategic flexibility

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Based on complementarity theory, this study investigated the effect of strategic intelligence, leadership, planning, and thinking on business performance in large Saudi industrial companies simultaneously with strategic flexibility as a moderator. Using a quantitative approach, data from 241 managers were analyzed through PLS-SEM. Findings show that only strategic planning significantly enhances performance, while strategic intelligence, leadership, and thinking show no significant effect. Moreover, strategic flexibility does not moderate these relationships. The results challenge conventional views on the consistent efficacy of strategic capabilities in emerging markets. This research highlights the critical role of structured planning in volatile environments while questioning the universality of strategic intelligence and leadership. The study emphasizes the need for tailored strategic approaches in developing countries, providing valuable insights for managers aiming to improve performance.

Source: Discover Sustainability

DOI: 10.1007/s43621-024-00670-z

Authors: Reda Abdelfattah Mohammad, Abdullah Moshabbab Omran Alahmari, Raji Hassan A. Faqih, Ahmed Ibrahim A. Alshehri, Shaker M. Al-Kahtani

Institutions: King Khalid University, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Modern Specialized University

Language: English

Topic: Management and Organizational Practices

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,340