Developing a resource-based approach for strategic planning and implementation in the Namibian public sector

The purpose of this study was to develop a resource-based approach for strategic planning and implementation in the Namibian public sector. The constructivist grounded theory design was adopted to collect data from seven directors purposively sampled from twenty three identified directors from twenty-three institutions in the Namibian public sector. Resources are critical to the Namibian public sector strategic planning and implementation processes. However, Namibia faces resource constraints, which affect the development and implementation of its strategies. The study concluded that the resources required for effective strategic planning and implementation in the Namibian public sector are human resources, financial resources and infrastructure. The quality of these resources falls short of the desired standards, with the sector struggling to attract and retain qualified and skilled personnel. The study discovered that the Namibian public sector faces shortages of resources and is unable to sustain supply of resources for strategic processes. The resource-based approach to strategic planning and implementation was developed for application within the Namibian public sector, emphasising consideration of resource quality, quantity and ability to sustain the supply of resources throughout the strategic planning and implementation process. The study recommended linking strategic plans to the resources the institutions have and can create during the strategy cycle. The proposed resource-based approach emphasise importance of resources in strategic planning and implementation while prioritising on quality and quantity of resources allocated to strategic processes. The resource-based approach to strategic planning and implementation would enhance the development of feasible strategies and their implementation towards the achievement of strategic objectives, effective public service delivery and economic development. The limitations of the study were that it relied solely on qualitative data collected from participants purposively selected. The area for further study would be to use quantitative methods to test and evaluate the variables identified statistically

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Namibia

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Moyo, Michael

• Strategy
• Strategic planning
• Strategic objectives
• Resource-based
• Resources

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11070/3790

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.unam.edu.na:11070/3790