Enhancing Internationalization Strategy Implementation at HIU University, Heilongjiang, through Organization Development Interventions
Keywords:
Leadership, Resource allocation, Communication, Coordination, Strategy implementation effectiveness (SIE)Abstract
This research aims to improve the strategy implementation effectiveness of internationalization at HIU through organization development interventions (ODIs) concerning related factors of leadership, resource allocation, communication, and coordination. The study applied mixed methods in the approach of action research. It was conducted with all middle-level leaders and teachers of the two teaching departments at HIU in a questionnaire survey (n=62), interviews with the middle-level leaders (n=10), and corresponding ODIs. Paired samples t-test analysis was performed for the quantitative data of the questionnaire survey. Content analysis using the Gioia methodology was conducted for qualitative data from the interview. ODIs adopted the instruments of SOAR and appreciative inquiry (AI), combining with the small group discussion and world café methods. A 5-D model of AI was also used to conduct the cooperative projects in practical intervention activities. All influential factors of leadership, resource allocation, communication, and coordination were improved, while the strategy implementation effectiveness was improved at HIU in post-ODI. This study offers a contribution with its results, providing empirical data for improving strategy implementation effectiveness for internationalization.
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