Key Success Factors in Implementing Strategy: Middle-Level Managers’ Perspectives

AbstractThe constant grow of Indonesian economy condition has formed a fierce competition among Indonesian companies. The fierce competition forced Indonesian companies to execute their finest strategy in order to cope with the fierce competition. Therefore, the role of middle-level managers within an organization as the executor of the strategy becomes crucial. The main objective of this research paper is to investigate the key success factors involved in successful implementation of business strategies through middle-level managers’ perception as well as providing Indonesian viewpoint for the topic. The study findings suggested that middle-level managers could execute more successful strategy if they supported with good corporate culture that is they have shared understanding about how they do things within the organization. Moreover, the study result suggested that Middle-level managers needs clear strategy or direction from top management