Table 5 shows that the relationship between size of company and managers’ views on the strategic
planning process was statistically significant for one statement; namely, that the strategy adopted is
the result of a very deliberate process of formulation. A significant negative relationship existed for
one statement; namely, the strategy adopted has “emerged” over time without being the result of a
deliberate plan. Table 5 indicates no relationship between the managers’ views on the strategic
planning process and either the age of the hotel or its ownership.