Abstract
This paper examines the form of organisational planning carried out by Small and medium sized enterprises (SME) in Ghana and the impact this has on their Financial and non-financial performance. Other factors that impact on the performance of SMEs such as the entrepreneur’s self-regulation and resource use behaviours are examined as moderators to determine the extent of their impact on the planning-performance relationship.
The outcome of this study will help SME owners and leaders in Ghana, gain better insight into the impact of the different forms of organisational planning on performance. This will enable them to build the capacity of their managers to carry out planning activities that enhance the performance of their organisations. The study contributes to theory by integrating the Resource base view theory and self-regulation theory as the foundation for understanding the extent to which organisational planning impacts on SME performance.