Structural-interpretive modeling of affecting-factors the alignment of Macro-Strategies in improving organizational performance

The purpose of this study was to interpretive structural modeling of factors affecting the alignment of macro-strategies to improve the performance of the Central-Oil-Company of Iran. This study is based on the applied purpose and in terms of method with deductive-inductive approach. Identifying these factors was done through semi-structured interviews based on theoretical saturation with professors in the fields of strategic, human resource and government management and for modeling, the opinions of experts and senior managers of the oil industry relative field with the research topic were used by purposive sampling method and a questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed by content validity and test-post-test method, respectively. Modeling the identified consequences with the interpretive structural method resulted in the formation of seven levels, which were the most effective factors, convergence of strategic and operational levels and upstream documents, and improved strategic balance the most impressionable factor.