The impact of strategic physiognomy on the performance of agricultural investment institutions in Yemen

Abstract

This study aims to explore the impact of the concept of strategic physiognomy and its core dimensions, empowerment, inspiration, and deep understanding on the performance of investment institutions within the Yemeni agricultural sector. This is particularly significant given the sector's pivotal role in supporting the national economy, especially amid current challenges such as declining productivity and weak agricultural development strategies in a constantly changing environment. The study employed a descriptive and analytical methodology, utilizing a questionnaire distributed to 214 employees across four Yemeni agricultural institutions. A total of 184 valid responses were analyzed using SPSS, incorporating descriptive statistics, reliability tests, and both simple and multiple linear regression analyses. The findings revealed a high level of strategic physiognomy and commendable performance of investment institutions in the Yemeni agricultural sector. The results confirmed that strategic physiognomy and its dimensions exert a positive and statistically significant influence on institutional performance, with deep understanding emerging as the most impactful dimension. The study concludes with practical recommendations to enhance the performance of agricultural investment institutions through the development of deep understanding, the stimulation of inspiration, the expansion of empowerment, and the improvement of information systems to support knowledge exchange and future trend forecasting. Additionally, this research contributes to academic knowledge by integrating traditional concepts of strategic physiognomy with contemporary research methodologies, thereby equipping institutions to effectively and efficiently confront evolving environmental and economic challenges.