Attribution Theory and Strategic Decisions on Organizational Success Factors.
No Thumbnail Available
Date
2012
Authors
Oghojafor, B. E. A.
Olayemi, O.O.
Oluwatula, O.O.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
This study examines the pattern of attributions of managers in business organizations as they relate to strategic decisions
on critical success factors including personnel, market leadership and customers’ loyalty. A survey of 60 managers was
conducted in Lagos, Nigeria and some psychological measures were administered to them. The results show that
managers attribute strategic decisions on personnel, market leadership and customers’ loyalty to effort, ability and nature
of the task. Managers with personality traits of extraversion and conscientiousness show similar pattern of finding. The
study concludes that inter causes of attributions principally serve as basis for strategic decision making. The implications
of the study are also discussed.
Description
Staff publication
Keywords
Strategic Management , Extraversion , Conscientiousness , Attribution
Citation
Oghojafor, B. E. A., Olayemi, O.O. & Oluwatula, O.O. (2012), Attribution Theory and Strategic Decisions on Organizational Success Factors. Journal of Management and Strategy, vol. 3 (1).