This research complements the existing knowledge on implementation by addressing previous research from three sources: (i) empirical evaluation of the plan implementation link in the theory of strategic information systems planning; (ii) integration of research literature on organisational practices in ̄uencing the implementation; and (iii) application of validated instruments to measure potenti...

Hospitals are under pressure to respond to new challenges and competition. Many hospitals have used strategic planning to respond to these environmental changes. This exploratory study examines the extent of strategic planning in hospitals in two Australian States, New South Wales and Victoria, using a sample survey. Based on planning documentation, the study indicated that 47% of the hospitals...

WHO reacts to countries' immediate needs and initiates sustainable measures such as the development of laboratory networks and active surveillance systems. Photo credit: WHO The regional strategy for communicable disease surveillance, forecasting and response depend s on national, regional and global surveillance and containment plans for emerging and re-emerging disease threats. The main strat...

An organization’s ability to implement its strategy successfully is a result of overcome obstacles leading poor implementation. However, myriad factors can potentially affect the process by which strategic plans are turned into organizational action. This study sough determine influencing implementation in small manufacturing firms Nairobi County. Specifically, examined effect innovation, leade...

The object of this article is the planning process of the Health Secretariat of State of Bahia from January 2007 to July 2009. It describes and analyses this process, discussing the difficulties and the advances to build the planning practice in this institution. It was used documental analyses and systematic registers of lived experience by the authors to do it. The process points for an appro...