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Attribution Theory and Strategic Decisions onOrganizational Success Factors

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  • Professor Ben E. Akpoyomare Oghojafor
  • Olufemi Olabode Olayemi
  • Olukunle. O. Oluwatula
  • Patrick Sunday Okonji

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.

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  • Professor Ben E. Akpoyomare Oghojafor & Olufemi Olabode Olayemi & Olukunle. O. Oluwatula & Patrick Sunday Okonji, 2012. "Attribution Theory and Strategic Decisions onOrganizational Success Factors," Journal of Management and Strategy, Journal of Management and Strategy, Sciedu Press, vol. 3(1), pages 32-39, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:jfr:jms111:v:3:y:2012:i:1:p:32-39
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