The Reality of the Implementation of Strategic Planning in the Justice Sector Institutions and the Obstacles Confronting It" رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying the reality of the implementation of strategic planning in the justice sector institutions and the obstacles confronting it. The study used a descriptive analytical method with qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data from an intentional sample of (35) of the directors and staff of planning departments at institutions of the justice sector was collected using a questionnaire (consisting of three dimensions related to different variables of Strategic Planning within the Justice sector and a fourth dimension regarding obstacles facing its optimal implementation), in addition, to conducting a number of interviews. Collected data was analyzed using SPSS 19.0 by which; descriptive statistics were used to estimate the reality of the implementation of strategic planning in the justice sector institutions and the obstacles confronting it, and One-Way ANOVA test was carried out to study differentiations in respondents' answers upon selected control factors including; educational degree, years of experience and job title. The findings estimated; moderately high orientations towards Strategic Planning in the Justice Sector, a moderate degree of implementing strategic planning in its institutions, and moderate orientations of adherence to strategic planning standards. The study also concluded that there are no statistical differences indication between the means of the respondents' answers upon all the selected control variables and identified lack of expertise, depending on donated money and a changing unpredictable external environment to be the most prominent obstacles facing optimal implementation of strategic planning in the justice sector. The main recommendations of the study included involving all employees of different managerial levels in Strategic Planning process and building cooperation with specialists in the field to enhance the employees' skills and expertise.