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Effects Of Gap Between Strategy Formulation and Implementation in Nigerian Organizations

Nwabuatu, Emmanuel Nnajiubah PhD

Abstract

This study examines the persistent challenges in strategic planning within Nigerian organizations, focusing on the critical gap between strategy formulation and implementation. Despite the widespread adoption of formal strategic planning processes, implementation success remains alarmingly low, with only 31% of strategic initiatives achieving desired outcomes. This research identifies key factors contributing to this gap, including inadequate leadership engagement, resource misallocation, and cultural misalignment. Using empirical data from 350 organizations across diverse sectors, the study highlights the influence of Nigeria's unique socio- economic and infrastructural context on strategic outcomes. The findings reveal that organizations employing integrated implementation frameworks that align leadership, culture, and operational elements achieve significantly higher success rates. Additionally, the study explores the role of technological integration, change management strategies, and stakeholder engagement in bridging the strategy-implementation divide. Recommendations are provided for policymakers and organizational leaders to adopt holistic approaches, emphasizing the importance of resource allocation, leadership commitment, and cultural adaptability. The study underscores the need for a paradigm shift towards a systems-based approach to strategy implementation in Nigeria to enhance organizational performance and competitiveness.

Keywords

Strategic PlanningStrategy ImplementationLeadership EngagementResource

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