Achieving Global Prominence: The interplay of strategy, structure, and systems for university transformation

Mohamad Faizul Yahya; Siti Fatimah Saipuddin; Mahanijah Md Kamal; Alawi Sulaiman

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI34.7466

Authors

Mohamad Faizul Yahya Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; University Transformation Office, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Siti Fatimah Saipuddin Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; University Transformation Office, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Mahanijah Md Kamal School of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; University Transformation Office, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Alawi Sulaiman Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka Kampus Jasin, 77300 Merlimau Melaka, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI34.7466

Keywords:

Transformation, Strategy, Structure, System

Abstract

The integration of strategy, structure, and systems, combined with effective governance and operational management, is important for a university’s progression toward global prominence. This article provides a historical overview of strategic planning developments from 1968 to 2023 and examines the frequency and prioritisation of 16 key transformative elements, which are categorised as high, moderate, low, or very low priority. Analysis reveals that strategy, structure, and systems consistently rank as the most critical elements in established planning frameworks, underscoring their central role in guiding institutional transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing global recognition.

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