Strategic Agility and Organizational Performance in Selected Manufacturing Firms in South-South Nigeria

Abstract

This paper focused on the influence of strategic agility on organizational performance in selected manufacturing firms in South-South Nigeria. The general objective of the study was to examine the effect of strategic agility on organizational performance in selected manufacturing firms in South-South Nigeria. The research questions and hypothesis were formulated to work with the research objective. A survey research design was adopted for the study and a sample size of 177 respondents were drawn from the population of 319. The major instrument for data collection was structured questionnaire administered to the respondents using Bowley’s formula for proportionate representation from the population. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage and Simple Linear Regression Analysis. Results showed that strategic agility dimension of strategic leadership and organizational flexibility had a statistical influence on organizational performance with X1= R2 = 666 and X2 = 763 at 0.05 level of significance. Based on the findings of the analysis, the study concludes that, the dimensions of strategic agility (strategic sensitivity and core competence) are relational aspect that affects organizational performance. Consequently, it is recommended that every organization should be empowered with the dimensions of strategic agility to help them navigate complex and ever-changing business environment successfully.