Title: Strategic Management And Operational Efficiency In Land Surveying Firms, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: AIMAH, PETER OGENAKHOGIE and DR. ODI EBI
Volume: 9
Issue: 11
Pages: 38-41
Publication Date: 2025/11/28
Abstract:
This article explores the relationship between strategic management practices and operational efficiency in land surveying firms operating within Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Using a survey research design, data were collected from 248 respondents across 20 registered land surveying firms. The study employed descriptive and inferential statistics, including Spearman's Rank Correlation, to test hypotheses relating to goal setting, environmental scanning, strategy formulation, and implementation. Findings revealed that strategic management practices significantly influence operational efficiency, service quality, and corporate performance. The study recommends the institutionalization of strategic planning, adoption of digital technologies, and investment in professional capacity-building to enhance operational outcomes and sustainability within the sector. These findings reinforce the Resource-Based View (RBV) of the firm by emphasizing the role of internal capabilities in achieving competitive advantage.