Exploring the Role of Strategic Thinking in Middle Management Decision-Making Processes

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Limitations 1.4 Structure of the Paper 2. Literature Review 2.1 Definition of Strategic Thinking 2.2 Middle Management Characteristics 2.3 Decision-Making Theories 2.4 Previous Studies on Strategic Thinking 2.5 Gaps in the Existing Literature 3. Research Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Sampling Strategy 3.4 Data Analysis Techniques 3.5 Ethical Considerations 4. Role of Strategic Thinking 4.1 Importance for Middle Managers 4.2 Impact on Decision-Making 4.3 Case Studies and Examples 4.4 Challenges in Implementation 5. Middle Management and Decision-Making 5.1 Decision-Making Processes 5.2 Factors Influencing Decisions 5.3 Strategic vs. Operational Decisions 5.4 Cross-Departmental Collaboration 6. Case Studies Analysis 6.1 Methodology of Case Study Selection 6.2 Analysis of Successful Cases 6.3 Lessons from Failures 6.4 Comparative Analysis 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Findings 7.2 Implications for Theory 7.3 Implications for Practice 7.4 Limitations of Research 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Practitioners 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research 8.4 Final Thoughts and Reflections