Strategic Planning and Decision Making

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What is the primary purpose of a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) scenario?

To measure the enterprise's performance metrics
To develop strategic goals for the enterprise
To evaluate the planning assumptions and expected outcomes of different scenarios (correct)
To identify internal and external drivers of change

What is the purpose of strategic initiatives?

To support and charter activities that achieve strategic goals (correct)
To evaluate the performance metrics of the enterprise
To identify internal and external drivers of change
To develop strategic goals for the enterprise

What is the primary purpose of conducting a SWOT analysis?

To develop strategic initiatives for the enterprise
To evaluate the enterprise's performance metrics
To identify internal and external drivers of change (correct)
To create a Concept of Operations scenario

What are strategic goals?

Objectives that ensure the survival and success of the enterprise (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of dividing enterprise activities into areas?

To make a meaningful and valued impact on the enterprise (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of outcome measures and performance metrics?

To define success and survival for the enterprise (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between strategic initiatives and strategic goals?

Strategic initiatives support strategic goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a detailed Concept of Operations scenario?

To refine and maintain an ongoing file of information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of developing future CONOPS scenarios in enterprise architecture?

To identify a range of operating options and planning assumptions for the enterprise (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between strategic goals and future operating scenarios?

New strategic goals direct the development of future operating scenarios (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CONOPS scenarios in initiative management?

To identify potential risks and challenges (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are potential future CONOPS scenarios documented?

As an integrated narrative and set of planning assumptions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of envisioning several potential courses of action in enterprise architecture?

To identify a range of operating options and planning assumptions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'bracketing' a range of suitable strategies and goals?

To enable successful competition in highly dynamic and turbulent operating environments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between enterprise architecture and strategic goals?

Enterprise architecture is a tool for implementing strategic goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'aligned' investments in an enterprise?

They have a linkage to strategic goals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of developing a range of operating options in enterprise architecture?

To think through probable responses and initiatives in advance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Concept of Operations Graphic?

To describe the relationship between different activities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of CONOPS scenarios in outcome measurement?

To measure the success of current strategic goals (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to identify goals and initiatives that can be measured?

To manage and review progress regularly (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between 'outcome' measures and 'output' measures?

Outcome measures focus on the result, while output measures focus on the activity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Strategic Plan used for?

To summarize scenarios and planning assumptions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying strategic goals and initiatives?

To ensure the enterprise's success (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of regular review and refinement of strategic goals and initiatives?

It enables the enterprise to manage and review progress regularly (D) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Scenarios for Strategic Planning

Scenarios help executive decision makers bracket a range of suitable strategies and goals for successful competition in dynamic and turbulent operating environments.
A summary of scenarios and planning assumptions is included in the Strategic Plan, while the full version is a separate artifact (S-3).

Concept of Operations Graphic (CONOPS)

The CONOPS Graphic is a key visual tool that describes all major activities in the current CONOPS and their relationships.
It helps the enterprise understand what it does at a basic level and serves as a touchstone for the enterprise.

Developing Future CONOPS Scenarios

Developing scenarios looking into the future helps identify a range of operating options and planning assumptions for the enterprise.
Several potential courses of action are envisioned, and scenarios are used to document enterprise priorities, performance, resources, and risks.

Strategic Goals and Initiatives

Strategic goals are high-level EA artifacts that represent the enterprise's objectives for survival and success.
Strategic initiatives are activities that support strategic goals and are chartered by the enterprise.
Not all activities are strategic in nature, and some are support functions (e.g., payroll, accounting, IT infrastructure management, and human resources).

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This quiz assesses understanding of strategic planning and decision making in highly dynamic and turbulent environments. It covers scenario development and evaluating investments with strategic value.