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IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING OBSTACLES TO STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION IN GAZA STRIP MUNICIPALITIES USING MCDM METHODS

GAZZE ŞERİDİ BELEDİYELERİNDE STRATEJİK PLANLARIN UYGULANMASINDAKİ ENGELLERİN TESPİTİ VE ÇKKV YÖNTEMLERİYLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ

Şeyma Bozkurt Uzan(BEYKENT ÜNİVERSİTESİ, MÜHENDİSLİK-MİMARLIK FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0003-3527-3730
Alaaeddin Mohsen(ISTANBUL GELISIM UNIVERSITY)0009-0007-9572-9521
Pages
150–171
Publication Date
2026-01-24
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By developing the skills and expertise of staff, municipalities in Gaza can significantly improve their capacity to manage challenges and implement strategic plans successfully.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Strategic planning is a critical process that enables organisations to align their daily operations with long-term goals, thereby fostering sustained growth and efficiency.
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Key Findings & Data:This study investigates the obstacles to strategic plan implementation in municipalities of the Gaza Strip, focusing on the perspectives of top and executive management.
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Conclusion & Impact:By developing the skills and expertise of staff, municipalities in Gaza can significantly improve their capacity to manage challenges and implement strategic plans successfully.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Stratejik Planlama · Stratejik Yönetim · Kaynak Yönetimi

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Strategic planning is a critical process that enables organisations to align their daily operations with long-term goals, thereby fostering sustained growth and efficiency. This study investigates the obstacles to strategic plan implementation in municipalities of the Gaza Strip, focusing on the perspectives of top and executive management. The study surveyed 580 key personnel, including mayors, municipal council members, general managers, department heads, and other executives from major municipalities such as Gaza and Khan Younis. A descriptive analytical method and a structured questionnaire were used to collect data from 487 participants, achieving a notable response rate of 83.9%. The analysis of the findings, facilitated by SPSS software, revealed that the attitudes of top management, executive participation, the availability of human and financial resources, and implementation mechanisms are pivotal factors influencing strategic plan execution. The study highlights the importance of cultivating a culture of strategic thinking within top management and fostering active participation across all managerial levels. It recommends delegating responsibilities, communicating goals clearly, and implementing robust training programmes to empower employees, enhance performance, and achieve strategic objectives. Furthermore, the study highlights the necessity of addressing resource constraints through effective planning and external funding. By developing the skills and expertise of staff, municipalities in Gaza can significantly improve their capacity to manage challenges and implement strategic plans successfully.

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Stratejik planlama, organizasyonların günlük operasyonlarını etkili bir şekilde yönetmelerine ve uzun vadeli hedeflerine ulaşmalarına rehberlik eden kapsamlı bir süreçtir. Bu çalışma, Gazze belediyelerinde stratejik planların uygulanmasında karşılaşılan engelleri üst yönetim ve yürütme kadrolarının bakış açısıyla incelemektedir. Araştırma kapsamında, Gazze ve Han Yunus gibi büyük belediyelerdeki belediye başkanları, belediye meclisi üyeleri, genel müdürler, departman başkanları ve diğer yöneticilerden oluşan 580 çalışan hedeflenmiştir. Veri toplama sürecinde analitik tanımlayıcı yöntem ve anket tekniği kullanılmış, 487 katılımcıdan %83,9 oranında yanıt alınmıştır. Toplanan veriler, SPSS istatistiksel analiz yazılımı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, üst yönetimin tutumlarının, yöneticilerin stratejik planların geliştirilmesine katılım düzeylerinin, insan ve finansal kaynakların erişilebilirliğinin ve uygulama mekanizmalarının stratejik planların uygulanmasındaki zorluklar üzerinde önemli bir etkisi olduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışma, üst yönetimin stratejik düşünme kültürünü teşvik etmesi ve çalışanlara planların hazırlanması ve uygulanması süreçlerinde destek sağlaması gerektiğini önermektedir. Ayrıca, yönetim seviyelerinde aktif katılımın teşvik edilmesi, sorumlulukların devredilmesi ve çalışanlara yönelik kapsamlı eğitim programlarının artırılması, performansın geliştirilmesi ve stratejik hedeflere ulaşılması açısından kritik öneme sahiptir. Çalışanların yetkinliklerinin uygun eğitim ve planlama yoluyla geliştirilmesi, Gazze belediyelerinde stratejik yönetimin etkinliğini ve verimliliğini önemli ölçüde artırabilecektir.

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Uzan, Ş. B., Mohsen, A. (2026). IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING OBSTACLES TO STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION IN GAZA STRIP MUNICIPALITIES USING MCDM METHODS. Yönetim Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 24 Sayı: 59, 150–171. https://doi.org/10.35408/comuybd.1601343

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