A Strategic Management Scale Based on the McKinsey 7S Framework: A Turkish Adaptation Study

Abstract

Purpose – In today’s changing environment and competitive conditions, institutions are required to place greater emphasis on strategies. The effective implementation of a strategy is as challenging as determining the strategy itself. Therefore, strategic management practices have become increasingly important. The McKinsey 7S model is a comprehensive analysis tool frequently used in strategic management practices worldwide. However, the absence of a valid and reliable measurement tool based on this model in the Turkish literature is considered a significant deficiency for both academic studies and practitioners. This study aims to adapt the McKinsey 7S framework scale, developed by Njeru, W. G., Awino, Z. B., and Adwet, K. (2017) in the study titled Strategy Implementation, into Turkish.
Design/methodology/approach – Prior to the adaptation study, permission was obtained from the authors via email. Since the original form of the scale was in English, translations were independently carried out by a public official and a mid-level manager who were proficient in both the source and target languages. Upon comparison, it was determined that the translated and original texts conveyed closely aligned meanings. Subsequently, the authors reviewed the scale for its suitability to the Turkish strategic management literature and made several revisions. Finally, a back translation was conducted, and the scales were applied, with the relationships between the items examined. After ensuring language validity, construct validity and reliability analyses were carried out. Data were collected from 324 participants consisting of employees and managers knowledgeable about strategic planning in the public sector. The obtained data were subjected to exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and Cronbach's alpha test.
Results – As a result, the adapted scale was found to be both reliable and valid. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient, and construct validity were deemed appropriate.
Discussion – It is considered that the study will serve as a guide in the implementation of strategic management activities and contribute to the literature.