Title: Strategic philosophy among future managers and engineers in Turkey

Authors: Mehmet Ali Koseoglu, John A. Parnell, Kemal Karayormuk

Addresses: Menderes EDAS, Mugla, Turkey. ' School of Business, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC 28372, USA. ' Economic and Administrative Sciences, Business Administration, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey

Abstract: This study tests for differences in strategic philosophy among graduating business and engineering students in Turkey. Students were assessed along the dimensions of strategic philosophy – strategy as an art or a science, strategic emphasis on flexibility or consistency, and a top-down or a bottom-up approach to strategy – via survey. Results suggested that field of study did not significantly influence strategic philosophy proclivities among future managers and engineers. Hence, other factors are suggested as more influential. Implications and future research are discussed.

Keywords: strategic philosophy; art; science; flexibility; middle management; strategy; Turkey; engineers.

DOI: 10.1504/JIBED.2009.029012

Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, 2009 Vol.4 No.3, pp.191 - 206

Published online: 26 Oct 2009 *

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