Abstract
A raft of commentators has observed that too little is known of the contingencies that precede the instigation of formal planning. The objective of this paper is to explore, describe, and explicate the processes, factors, and dynamics that relate to the initiation of formal planning efforts within organizations. This article uses the following structure. First, a conceptual model of the antecedents of planning initiation is presented that identifies and describes ten antecedent factors. Thereafter, the research design, methodology, and the approach adopted is described and justified. After tests to gauge the reliability and validity of the measures employed (including confirmatory factor analysis), 237 responses to a mailed survey are analyzed and the presented framework evaluated. The paper culminates with a discussion of implications.
Keywords: Planning initiation; Planning process; Strategic planning; Instigating planning
H1. The greater the extent of executives’ planning skills, the greater the likelihood of successful planning initiation
H2. The greater the extent of a long-term orientation among top managers, the greater the likelihood of successful planning initiation.
H3. The greater the extent of management intrapreneurship, the greater the likelihood of successful planning initiation
H4. The lower the management perception of immediate past successful performance, the greater the likelihood of successful planning initiation
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