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Strategic decision quality in Flemish municipalities

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Abstract

Strategic planning (SP) has taken the public sector by storm because it is widely believed that SP’s approach to strategic decision-making strengthens strategic decision quality (SDQ) in public organizations. However, if or how SP relates to SDQ seems to lack empirical evidence. Drawing on survey data from 89 Flemish municipalities, we found that SP does improve SDQ if a systematic approach is taken and if top policy-makers and managers, as well as lower-level staff and external stakeholders, are involved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)317-324
JournalPublic Money and Management
Volume36
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Jul 2016
Externally publishedYes

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Research Keywords

  • Local government
  • stakeholder participation
  • strategic decision quality (SDQ)
  • strategic decision-making
  • strategic planning

Policy Impact

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