Thesis (MBA) --University of Limpopo, 2010 / Higher performing organizations are characterized by their effective
implementation of their strategies and goals. The Mpumalanga Department of Education is one organization which has not performed to its maximum potential because of several factors. The purpose of this research study was to critically analyze some of the factors which affect the implementation of strategies. The following are some of the factors which are perceived as affecting the implementation of strategies and cause performance problems in the department.
• Lack of effective organizational communication of strategies to all
employees,
• Shortage of relevant and competent human resources,
• Lack of resources to support the implementation of departmental
programs,
• Shortage of appropriate policies and procedures to regulate implementation
process,
• Organizational structure which is not supportive of strategies,
• Lack of influential leadership,
• Lack of commitment by most officials,
• Unproductive organizational culture prevailing in the department,
• Negative attitude displayed by senior and middle managers towards
strategic planning processes,
The focus of the study was to develop strategies to deal with challenges as raised. Chapter 5 provided recommendations which are believed to be the cornerstone towards achieving better results and improve performance.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:ul/oai:ulspace.ul.ac.za:10386/550 |
| Date | January 2010 |
| Creators | Baloyi, Albert Hlengani |
| Contributors | Schutte, N.E. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | xiii, 105 leaves : col. ill. |
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