Success Rate of Strategic Planning: A Case Study of a Medical Science University in Southeast Iran

Parvaneh  Isfahani; Mahnaz  Afshari; Adnan  Miri; Ehsan  Shanavazi; Marzieh   Arefy; Javad  Shahreki

doi:10.18502/jebhpme.v6i4.11535

Parvaneh Isfahani Department of Health Services Management, School of Public Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
Mahnaz Afshari Student Research Committee, Saveh University of Medical Sciences, Saveh, Iran
Adnan Miri Department of Health Services Management, School of Public Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
Ehsan Shanavazi Department of Health Services Management, School of Public Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
Marzieh Arefy Department of Health Services Management, School of Public Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
Javad Shahreki Department of Health Services Management, School of Public Health, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jebhpme.v6i4.11535

Keywords: Strategic planning, Success, University, Iran

Abstract

Background: Successful implementation of strategic planning can can play an important role in improving the performance of organizations. This study aims to determine the success rate of strategic planning at a Medical Science University in Southeast Iran.

Methods: This descriptive-analytical study conducted at the Zabol University of Medical Science in southeast Iran in 2018. 168 top-level, middle-level, operational managers and employees were involved in the strategic planning process. They were randomly selected by stratified sampling method. Data were collected using a standard questionnaire and analyzed by proper statistical tests in SPSS₁₉ software.

Results: Strategic planning implementation was moderately successful at Zabol University of medical science ( score 2/99 out of 5). The highest success was observed for leadership and management, planning dimensions, and the least belonged to the domains of employees' management and organizational learning. Leadership and management, planning, and organizational culture constructs had the greatest effect on the success of strategic plans.

Conclusion: The success rate of strategic planning at this university was average. Therefore, health managers and policymakers must take action for its successful implementation in universities.