Strategic planning process in developing countries: the case of United Arab Emirates business firms Available to Purchase

Attempts to shed light on some of the leading works in the field of strategic planning. Presents the findings from research into the existence of strategic planning in United Arab Emirates business firms, asking whether any planning has relationships with feature or characteristics of the business and finding out who is involved in the process. Suggests that the prevalence is low and not seen as beneficial. Proffers some suggestions which may explain why this may be the case.