The impact of strategic thinking on decision making case study : UNRWA Gaza-field office
Other Title(s)
أثر التفكير الاستراتيجي على صناعة القرار : دراسة حالة مكتب غزة الإقليمي-الأونوروا
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Abu Jarad, Ismail Yunus
Abu al-Rus, Sami Ali
University
Islamic University
Faculty
Faculty of Commerce
Department
Department of Business Administration
University Country
Palestine (Gaza Strip)
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2015
English Abstract
This research aimed at identifying the impact of strategic thinking on decision making regarding the managers who work at UNRWA Gaza Field Office (UGFO) and making recommendations to increase the interest in this aspect in order to improve the level of performance of human resources towards providing services to the refugees in Gaza Strip in all aspects.
The research also aimed at identifying the differences in answers of respondents regarding the impact of strategic thinking on decision making attribute to demographic variables (gender, age, experience, qualification, and job grade).
The research depended on the descriptive analytical approach.
The research population consisted of 132 managers who work at (UGFO).
110 questionnaires were distributed to a random sample of managers.
98 questionnaires were collected with response rate of 98%.
The research revealed that there is a statistical impact of the dimensions of the independent variable strategic thinking (Intent-focused, Intelligent Opportunism, Thinking in Time, and Hypothesis-driven) on the dependent variable (decision making).
It also revealed that there is a statistical relationship between the dimensions of strategic thinking (Systems perspective, Intent-focused, Intelligent Opportunism, Thinking in Time, and Hypothesis-driven) and decision making process concerning the managers at (UGFO).
The research also revealed that there are no statistical differences between strategic thinking and decision making attributed to demographic variables (gender, age, experience, qualification, job grade).
The most important recommendations of the research were: developing the systems perspective of the managers in the organization to enhance their abilities on strategic thinking through holding specialized training courses, Setting up an effective assessment system to evaluate the performance of the managers, and enhancing the decision making process of managers on scientific and rational basis through holding workshops, lectures, and field training to illustrate how to make rational decisions.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
91
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Theoretical framework.
Chapter Three : Previous studies.
Chapter Four : Research methodology.
Chapter Five : Results and hypotheses testing.
Chapter Six : Conclusions and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Matar, Husam Muhammad Hamdan. (2015). The impact of strategic thinking on decision making case study : UNRWA Gaza-field office. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University, Palestine (Gaza Strip)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-685726
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Matar, Husam Muhammad Hamdan. The impact of strategic thinking on decision making case study : UNRWA Gaza-field office. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University. (2015).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-685726
American Medical Association (AMA)
Matar, Husam Muhammad Hamdan. (2015). The impact of strategic thinking on decision making case study : UNRWA Gaza-field office. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Islamic University, Palestine (Gaza Strip)
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-685726
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-685726
