Factors Affecting Poor Strategy Implementation

Muh. Darmin Ahmad Pella; Ujang Sumarwan; Arief Daryanto; . Kirbrandoko

doi:10.22146/gamaijb.5702

Factors Affecting Poor Strategy Implementation

Muh. Darmin Ahmad Pella, Ujang Sumarwan, Arief Daryanto, . Kirbrandoko

(Submitted 7 January 2015)

(Published 12 June 2013)

Abstract

Research on strategy implementation has been developed for three decades, yet only a few studies focus on factors affecting poor strategy implementation. This research evaluates the influence of strategy implementation problems on strategy implementation success and firm performance. This survey was conducted in 60 Indonesian companies and the data were statistically analysed using Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (SEM PLS). The results show significant influence of strategy implementation problems on the degree of successful strategy implementation and perceived firm performance. The seven major obstacles that have impact on poor strategy implementation are: problems related to corporate scorecard, key performance indicators, information technology, competence, performance appraisal, strategy management office, and financial support.

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