International Journal of Academic Information Systems Research (IJAISR)
  Year: 2019 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 1-11
Design Thinking and Its Impact on Decision Making In NGOs
Rasha O. Owda, Maram Owda, Mohammed N. Abed, Samia A. M. Abdalmenem, Samy S. Abu Naser, Mazen J. Al Shobaki

Abstract:
The study aimed to identify the impact of Design Thinking on decision making in local NGOs in Gaza Strip. In order to achieve the objectives of the study and test its hypotheses, the descriptive analytical method was used and the questionnaire was used as a main tool for data collection. The study population consisted of decision makers in the local NGOs in Gaza Strip. The researchers chose a comprehensive inventory method. The researchers used SPSS in processing and analyzing the data obtained through the questionnaire. The Smart-PLS program was used to construct the Structural Equation Model (SEM) to solve the relationship between the variables of the study, and the calculation of the direct and indirect effects of the independent variable on the dependent variable through the intermediate variable. The study found a set of results, the most important of which are: The study revealed that Design Thinking has a direct and total impact on decision-making that is relevance to the decision, based on reference data for decision-making. Among the most important recommendations of the study are: • Adoption of the Design Thinking methodology by senior management in the local NGOs in Gaza Strip; In order to make sound and correct decisions, encourage them to follow scientific methodologies in the decision-making mechanism.