IMPACT OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH (A CASE STUDY OF LAWRENZO CARGO AND LOGISTICS LTD.)

IMPACT OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH (A Case Study of Lawrenzo Cargo and Logistics Ltd.)

ABSTRACT

This paper examined the impact of strategic managemen on organisational growth with reference to Lawrenzo Cargo and Logistics Ltd.). The performance of any business organization in the competitive economy is highly dependent upon the quality of its management vis a vis proper implementation of strategic management.

Survey design was employed with the use of a well structured questionnaire. Respondents were selected based on simple random sampling technique. Fifty (50) staff of  Lawrenzo Cargo and Logistics were sampled.

Two hypotheses were formulated and tested with the use of Chi-Square analysis. The analysis resulted to rejecting both null hypotheses and hence accepting the two alternate hypotheses.

Based on decisions of the tested hypotheses conclusions were reached that there is significant relationship between Strategic management and organizational performance. Also that acquiring strategic management ideas/skills is   important to the management of an organization. The study revealed that a genuine application of strategic management by managers will enhance organisation performance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background of the Study

1.2       Statement of Problem

1.3       Objective of the Study

1.4   Research Questions

1.5   Research Hypotheses

1.6   Research Methodology

1.7   Significance of the Study

1.8   Scope and Limitation of the Study

1.9   Historical Background of Lawrenzo Cargo and Logistics

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW  

2.0       Introduction

2.1   The Concept of Strategy

2.2   Strategies in Functional Areas

2.3   Strategic Management- An Overview

2.4       Corporate Planning Approaches

2.5       How to Develop Strategic Plan

2.6   Strategic Planning Process

2.7   Characteristics of Strategy

2.8   Criteria for Effective Strategy

2.9       Types of Strategies

2.10   Formulation of Strategy

2.11   Objectives and Goals

2.12   Models of Strategic Management

2.13  Theoretical Issues of Strategic Management

2.14  The Place of Strategic Management in Nigeria Economy

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.0   Introduction

3.1   Research Design

3.2   Sources of Data Collection

3.3   Population of the Study

3.4   Sample Size and Sampling Technique

3.5    Restatement of Research Questions

3.6   Restatement of Research Hypotheses

3.7   Data Analysis  Method

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

4.1       Introduction

4.2       Analysis of Respondent Bio-Data

4.3       Analysis of Questions From Problem Area

4.4   Testing of Hypotheses

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMEDATIONS

5.0   Summary of Findings

5.1   Conclusion

5.2       Recommendations

Bibliography

Appendix

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Strategic Management is used to describe the decision process. It can also be called strategic planning. Strategic management is that set of direction and actions which leads to the development of an effective strategy to help achieve corporate objectives. It is the careful selection and correct application of tools that determine entrepreneurial success.

IMPACT OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH (A Case Study of Lawrenzo Cargo and Logistics Ltd.)