Does strategic planning 'work' in public organizations? Insights from Flemish municipalities. Issue 7 (10th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: George, Bert
• Is Part Of: Public money & management. Volume 37:Issue 7(2017)
• Page Start: 527
• Page End: 530
• Publication Date: 2017-11-10
• Subjects: Behavioural strategic planning -- local government -- strategic management -- strategic planning; Finance, Public -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; Great Britain -- Economic policy -- 1945-1964 -- Periodicals; 336.005
• DOI: 10.1080/09540962.2017.1372116
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-0962

Abstract

Abstract : Strategic planning (SP) is a popular instrument within public organizations. Despite its popularity, it remains unknown whether SP actually 'works' in a public sector setting. This article presents insights based on three empirical articles and interviews with five expert stakeholders in Flemish municipalities. These insights suggest that SP is more than a fad and can contribute to positive outcomes. However, this contribution is contingent upon the behaviour underlying the SP process.