Revisiting the relationship between formal planning process and planning effectiveness: Do organizational capabilities and decision-making style matter?
Author | Elbanna S. |
Author | Elsharnouby T.H. |
Available date | 2020-04-06T08:04:48Z |
Publication Date | 2018 |
Publication Name | International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management |
Resource | Scopus |
ISSN | 9596119 |
Abstract | Purpose: The purpose of this study is to address a timely research question by clarifying whether formal planning is a worthy approach for hotels. In so doing, the authors developed a theoretical model that extends prior research by exploring how the formal planning process influences organizational capabilities and decision-making style. The model also examines the impact of the three identified factors on planning effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected from 175 hotels located in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar and hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling (SEM). Findings: The study concludes that the practice of formal planning in the tourism sector does matter and both organizational capabilities and decision-making style are important factors in predicting planning effectiveness. Research limitations/implications: Generalizations to organizations operating in other sectors, such as manufacturing or government sectors, should be drawn cautiously. Practical implications: Taking into account oil price volatility and serious political crises in the region, this study provides several insights to hotel managers into how the formal planning process can influence planning effectiveness. Originality/value: The findings enrich the debate on the role of formal planning in the tourism sector, which has been relatively devoid of similar studies. ? 2018, Said Elbanna, Tamer H. Elsharnouby. |
Sponsor | The authors acknowledge the fund received from Qatar University to conduct this study (Grant Number: QUUG-CBE-DMM-14/15-2). |
Language | en |
Publisher | Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. |
Subject | Decision-making style Formal planning process GCC countries Hotel management Organizational capabilities Planning Planning effectiveness Strategic management Tourism |
Type | Article |
Pagination | 1016-1034 |
Issue Number | 2 |
Volume Number | 30 |
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