The Influence of Strategic Planning and Practices on Organizational Performance in Selected NGOs
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2023-06
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Addis Ababa University
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This research investigates the influence of strategic planning and practices on organizational performance in selected Non-Governmental Organizations in Ethiopia. Specifically, it examines the relationship between strategic planning practices and organizational performance, as well as the influence of strategic planning, strategy implementation, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms on organizational performance in selected NGO’s. Using both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, data was obtained from a sample of 150 leaders through questionnaires and in-depth interviews with (top management, middle management, and supervisory level and senior consultants) across 30 NGOs, selected from a CCRDA membership list of 469 total organizations. Correlation and regression analyses were employed to test the hypothesis that effective strategic planning and practices have a significant relationship with organizational performance. Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between strategic planning practices and organizational performance, which highlights the importance of strategic planning in enhancing NGOs' performance levels. Furthermore, the results indicate that focusing on organizational capacity building, conducting advocacy research, understanding the dynamic environment and responding through it, revising strategic plans and their practices, and using innovative approaches are essential for successful strategic planning and implementation.
The study has significant implications for practitioners and policymakers in the NGO sector, as it emphasizes the importance of adopting strategic planning and practices to enhance overall organizational performance