Strategic Alignment and Organizational Resilience of Manufacturing Companies in South West Nigeria

The study examined the effect of strategic alignment on organizational resilience of manufacturing companies in South West Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey research design was utilized, allowing for the collection of data from a diverse group of respondents at a single point in time. The sample size of 348 participants was determined using Taro Yamane formula. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to select a representative sample from the population. Data were collected through administering structured questionnaires to the study participants. To ensure the reliability of the research instrument, internal consistency reliability was employed. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyze the collected data for the study. The data entry and analysis were performed using SPSS version 25. The findings revealed that all five strategic alignment factors significantly contribute to organizational resilience, with quality management systems showing the strongest effect. The study underscores the importance of strategic alignment in nurturing adaptability, collaboration, and effective leadership to address disruptions. Recommendations include investing in advanced planning tools, robust quality management frameworks, leadership development, technology-enabled collaboration, and structured change management practices. Keywords: Strategic Alignment, Organizational Resilience, Integrated Business Planning.