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A framework to examine the effect of strategic management on organizational performance through project administration can help clarify the connections between strategic management practices, project success, and overall organizational effectiveness. Below is a proposed outline for this framework, covering the main elements involved and the relationships between them. The propose revealed the existence has a positive relationship between strategic management and organizational performance, the study also indicate that there is a project administration moderate the relationship between organizational capability and organizational performance on the basis of the proposed, the researchers made the following conclusions. The effect of strategic management on organizational performance is a central topic in organizational studies, as it reveals how intentional, well-planned, and cohesive strategies influence an organization’s success. Strategic management involves setting clear goals, allocating resources effectively, adapting to external and internal environments, and aligning organizational efforts towards common objectives. This proposed framework highlights how strategic management, through effective project administration, can drive organizational performance. Testing this framework with empirical data would provide insights into how organizations can optimize their strategic management and project administration processes to enhance performance outcomes. In sum, strategic management is essential for high organizational performance because it aligns the organization’s purpose, resources, and actions towards achieving sustainable success.
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