The Impact of Strategic Thinking on Performance of Non-Governmental Organizations in Jordan

This study aimed to address the issue of strategic thinking at non-governmental organizations in Jordan & investigate whether strategic thinking has any impact on the performance of these organizations. It also aimed at finding out whether the top manager's demographic characteristics have moderating effects on the relationship between strategic thinking and organization performance. The study sample consisted of (262) top managers of non-governmental organizations in Jordan. The primary data of the study collected by questionnaire. SPSS, AMOS, and Smart PLS software utilized to conduct the statistical analysis process. The results show a positive impact of strategic thinking on the on performance. Furthermore, the study will hopefully be beneficial for policymakers & all organizations interested in boosting the role of NGOs. This research recommends the organizations to promote and support the adoption of strategic thinking factors for NGO managers and related institutions to improve the level of performance and quality of services provided such as developing training programs specialized in strategic thinking topics and organizing training workshops to discuss the real cases and companies' experiences inside and outside Jordan