Shatha Abood Shakir (1)
General Background: Contemporary organizations face increasing environmental complexity and competitive pressures, prompting growing interest in strategic intelligence as a foundation for informed decision-making and long-term competitiveness. Specific Background: In higher education institutions, the ability to anticipate change and leverage strategic capabilities has become essential for sustaining performance and meeting stakeholder expectations. Knowledge Gap: Despite recognition of its importance, empirical understanding of how strategic intelligence contributes to sustainable competitive advantage in academic institutions remains limited. Aims: This study investigates the relationship between dimensions of strategic intelligence and sustainable competitive advantage from the perspective of faculty members at the University of Fallujah. Results: Descriptive and inferential analyses show that all components of strategic intelligence—foresight, partnership, systems thinking, motivation, and strategic vision—exhibit positive and statistically significant correlations and effects on sustainable competitive advantage, with correlation coefficients averaging around moderate levels. Novelty: The study provides field-based evidence from an Iraqi university context, offering integrated measurement of strategic intelligence dimensions and their direct influence on competitive sustainability. Implications: Findings highlight the need for academic institutions to institutionalize strategic intelligence practices, strengthen collaborative mechanisms, and enhance decision-making capacities to maintain long-term competitive positioning.Highlight :
Shows how strategic intelligence supports effective decisions within the institution.
Indicates its contribution to strengthening sustainable competitive advantage.
Emphasizes the value of training and cooperation to enhance strategic capabilities.
Keywords : Strategic intelligence, Sustainable competitive advantage, Administrative decisions, Organizational performance, University employees
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