Um estudo nas indústrias londrinenses associadas à FIEP quanto ao conhecimento e formação do pensamento estratégico

Abstract

The present study intends to verify how forms the strategically thought of managers in a sample of industries in Londrina, registered in FIEP (Industries' Federation of the State of Paraná). Initially the procedures involved a review of literature about strategy. Based on a review of the literature a questionnaire was elaborated and it sought first identify the existence of a clear planning process. The questionnaire also sought identifying the mode of strategy development, using the classification highlighted by Mintzberg (1973). Variables related types of strategic direction and presented by Costa Almeida (2007) were also included in the questionnaire and finally issues that sought to verify variables considered inhibitors and propulsion of strategic thinking. Sixty-one questionnaires were applied. Of the results presented distinguish that 72% of respondents agree there is a clear process of planning for the company. It was also discovered that the most common strategist profile were entrepreneurs and planners. For models of strategic direction, Coative and Proactive models appeared in greater degree on Reactive model. Finally businessmen agree that variables benefits propulsion of strategic thinking stands out inhibitory variables.