@article{article_473792, title={A Research on Involvement of the Manufacturing Function in the Strategic Decision and Business Performance}, journal={Ege Academic Review}, volume={12}, pages={519–528}, year={2012}, author={Türkmen, Mevhibe Ay}, keywords={Manufacturing strategy, business performance, strategic decision process}, abstract={Many studies have emphasized the importance of including the manufacturing perspective in the formulation of business strategy. In this area has tended mainly on the involvement of the manufacturing executive, while relatively little attention has been given to level of influence by the manufacturing executives. This study examines the role of influence and involvements of manufacturing executive in achieve better business performance. According to the literature, effects of these two variables on business performance thought to occur on the basis of mediating alignment between business and manufacturing strategies. In this context, model has been tested. Firms involved in this research, there was a moderate correlation between business performance and strategic alignment. Furthermore, a high correlation was obtained between strategic alignment and influence of the manufacturing executive. Based on three-stage regression analysis, mediating role of strategic alignment was found between influence of the manufacturing executive with involvement of the manufacturing executive and business performance}, number={4}, publisher={Ege University}