Assessing the Strategy Process in the Unit Operating under the Lapland University of Applied Sciences : Case Study: Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Narbro, Anita (2014)
Lapin ammattikorkeakoulu
2014
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014120818891
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2014120818891
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The main objective of this Thesis research is to distinguish the relevant meaning of the sustainable strategy concept for the case study organization operating under Lapland University of Applied Sciences. The focus is on identifying the key elements that make the strategy sustainable. Sustainability in this Thesis research is defined by the ability to last for a long time, and to remain relevant. Therefore, the following research questions are addressed:
1. How should an organisation approach the strategy process?
2. What are the key factors to consider for encouraging a sustainable strategy process in the case organization?
3. How do the key factors influence the case organization?
The research in this Thesis is qualitative and based on the case study methodology. The empirical data was collected through observations, interviews and relevant documents. The data was analysed by qualitative methods. The Thesis is a discussion between the theory and the empirical evidence.
The results of this research indicate that the strategy development process in the matrix organization is the process of analysis and synthesis. The organization studied in this Thesis research is a matrix type of organization. In the strategy process of the matrix organization all the elements of an organization should be aligned to work in coherence. Understanding the relevant strategy concept is an indispensable element to ensure the sustainable strategy process. The matrix organization requires that staff of the organization is able and willing to change and learn on a permanent basis to insure the organizations ability to remain relevant to the stakeholders. The ability to change and learn is embedded in the attitude of people and the right attitude should be nurtured. The matrix organization is best lead by an umbrella strategy and controlled through individual projects. The human relations management is a significant skill of the manager of the matrix organization as conflicts arise among the experts and the conflicts need to be addressed adequately.
1. How should an organisation approach the strategy process?
2. What are the key factors to consider for encouraging a sustainable strategy process in the case organization?
3. How do the key factors influence the case organization?
The research in this Thesis is qualitative and based on the case study methodology. The empirical data was collected through observations, interviews and relevant documents. The data was analysed by qualitative methods. The Thesis is a discussion between the theory and the empirical evidence.
The results of this research indicate that the strategy development process in the matrix organization is the process of analysis and synthesis. The organization studied in this Thesis research is a matrix type of organization. In the strategy process of the matrix organization all the elements of an organization should be aligned to work in coherence. Understanding the relevant strategy concept is an indispensable element to ensure the sustainable strategy process. The matrix organization requires that staff of the organization is able and willing to change and learn on a permanent basis to insure the organizations ability to remain relevant to the stakeholders. The ability to change and learn is embedded in the attitude of people and the right attitude should be nurtured. The matrix organization is best lead by an umbrella strategy and controlled through individual projects. The human relations management is a significant skill of the manager of the matrix organization as conflicts arise among the experts and the conflicts need to be addressed adequately.