A Comparative, Holistic, Multiple-Case Study of the Implementation of the Strategic Thinking Protocol© and Traditional Strategic Planning Processes at a Southeastern University

Autor/in	Robinson, Deborah J.
Titel	A Comparative, Holistic, Multiple-Case Study of the Implementation of the Strategic Thinking Protocol© and Traditional Strategic Planning Processes at a Southeastern University
Quelle	(2012), (249 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, Florida Atlantic University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-2674-7477-3
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Logical Thinking; Strategic Planning; Comparative Analysis; Models; Holistic Approach; Case Studies; Systems Approach; Cognitive Processes; Attitude Change; Higher Education; Creativity; Universities; Educational Planning; Educational Administration + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Strategy; Planning; Strategie; Planung; Analogiemodell; Holistischer Ansatz; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Systemischer Ansatz; Cognitive process; Kognitiver Prozess; Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Kreativität; University; Universität; Bildungsplanung; Bildungsverwaltung; Schuladministration; Schulverwaltung
Abstract	This study explores the strategic thinking and strategic planning efforts in a department, college and university in the Southeastern United States. The goal of the study was to identify elements of strategic planning processes that meet the unique organizational features and complexities of a higher education institution. The study employed a holistic, multi-case study approach, wherein three single case studies were conducted with one unit of analysis. The findings in each case were then compared and contrasted to provide more evidence and confidence in the findings. The findings are framed by two constructs: strategic planning and strategic thinking. The conceptual framework for the study identified the distinction between the systematic nature of strategic planning and the more integrated perspective of strategic thinking. Traditional business based strategic planning model uses an analytical process, logic, linear thinking and a calculating process to develop a plan. Strategic thinking places a premium on synthesis, systems thinking and a social cognitive process that results in an integrated perspective of the organization. The outcomes of the strategic thinking process are described through changes in attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors of the individuals and the organization. The results of this study indicate that the use of the Strategic Thinking Protocol© is suitable for higher education organizations to create a learning environment, to implement creative and emergent strategies, that result in the organization's positioning and responses to a rapidly changing environment. The strategic thinking process in both the department and college cases were found to be effective in altering the attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors of the participants. The integration of the plan is an ongoing process with strong beginnings in both the department and college cases. The traditional strategic planning process used in the university case was found not to be an effective model for higher education organizations. Finally, the inclusion of strategic thinking elements is an effective change model for higher education institutions. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10