Developing a resource-based approach for strategic planning and implementation in the Namibian public sector
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2023
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University of Namibia
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop a resource-based approach for strategic planning
and implementation in the Namibian public sector. The constructivist grounded theory
design was adopted to collect data from seven directors purposively sampled from twenty three identified directors from twenty-three institutions in the Namibian public sector.
Resources are critical to the Namibian public sector strategic planning and implementation
processes. However, Namibia faces resource constraints, which affect the development
and implementation of its strategies. The study concluded that the resources required for
effective strategic planning and implementation in the Namibian public sector are human
resources, financial resources and infrastructure. The quality of these resources falls short
of the desired standards, with the sector struggling to attract and retain qualified and
skilled personnel. The study discovered that the Namibian public sector faces shortages
of resources and is unable to sustain supply of resources for strategic processes. The
resource-based approach to strategic planning and implementation was developed for
application within the Namibian public sector, emphasising consideration of resource
quality, quantity and ability to sustain the supply of resources throughout the strategic
planning and implementation process. The study recommended linking strategic plans to
the resources the institutions have and can create during the strategy cycle. The proposed
resource-based approach emphasise importance of resources in strategic planning and
implementation while prioritising on quality and quantity of resources allocated to
strategic processes. The resource-based approach to strategic planning and
implementation would enhance the development of feasible strategies and their
implementation towards the achievement of strategic objectives, effective public service
delivery and economic development. The limitations of the study were that it relied solely
on qualitative data collected from participants purposively selected. The area for further
study would be to use quantitative methods to test and evaluate the variables identified
statistically
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A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the doctor of business administration
Keywords
Strategy, Strategic planning, Strategic objectives, Resource-based, Resources