The Role of Strategic Thinking in Improving the Quality of Administrative Decisions: An Analytical Descriptive Study at the General Electricity Company - Beni Walid Branch
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https://doi.org/10.64943/ajhas.2026.0202987Keywords:
Strategic Thinking, Administrative Decision Quality, Future Foresight, Strategic Orientation, General Electricity Company, Beni WalidAbstract
This study aims to investigate the reality of strategic thinking and its relationship with the quality of administrative decisions at the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) – Beni Walid Branch. Using a descriptive-analytical methodology, a questionnaire consisting of 24 items was distributed to a sample of employees, resulting in 135 valid responses. The findings reveal a high level of perception regarding both strategic thinking practices and administrative decision quality. Furthermore, a strong positive correlation was found between strategic thinking and the quality of administrative decisions (r = 0.969, p < 0.001). The study recommends enhancing inter-departmental coordination, linking strategic priorities to clear criteria, and expanding employee participation in the decision-making process.
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