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| Tekijä: | Raman, S.R. |
| Otsikko: | Middle managers' involvement in strategic planning: An examination of roles and influencing factors |
| Lehti: | Journal of General Management
2009 : SPRING, VOL. 34:3, p. 57-74 |
| Asiasana: | middle managers strategic planning |
| Kieli: | eng |
| Tiivistelmä: | In the literature, there are references on the benefits of involving middle managers in the strategic planning process. It has been argued that involvement by middle managers adds value to the process of planning and strengthens the commitment to the chosen course of action. Not many studies have offered empirical support on how such roles are enacted by middle managers and the challenges they face in the context of strategic planning in organisations. This article argues that middle managers add value to the process of strategic planning by leveraging their substantial knowledge of employee mind-sets and understanding of the existing reporting relationships. A case study also argues that in playing strategic roles, middle managers face political tension and are often forced to balance conflicting interests. |
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