Strategic Planning Process

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What is a major flaw of 'blue sky' objectives?

They are overly ambitious
They are too focused on short-term goals
They lack practicality and fail to bridge the gap between aspiration and action (correct)
They are not measurable

What is the main purpose of strategic planning?

To show how short-term aims and efforts will contribute to the company's long-term goals (correct)
To define short-term goals
To establish achievable objectives
To map out the organization's growth

What is the purpose of environmental scanning in strategic planning?

To identify external opportunities and threats
To identify internal strengths and weaknesses
To develop concrete implementation plans
To identify and keep an eye on external and internal elements that could have an impact on the organization's long-term viability (correct)

What is the outcome of not having a concrete implementation plan?

Uncertainty about progressing toward the stated objectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of strategic planning in achieving long-term goals?

To navigate toward the company's destination (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of SWOT analysis in strategic planning?

To identify internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of evaluating the implementation of strategic plans?

To assess the effectiveness of the strategies and make adjustments (C) Signup and view all the answers

At which points in the strategic planning process can stakeholder analysis occur?

At points 1, 2, and 3 in the cycle (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of formulating strategies and an action agenda?

A strategic plan for implementation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the strategic planning process?

Cyclical and ongoing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of goal definition in the strategic planning process?

To define measurable objectives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of analytics software in the strategic planning process?

To evaluate the effectiveness of strategies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Stakeholders Assessment in Phase 1?

To identify and evaluate stakeholders affected by the project (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Phase 2 in strategic planning?

To establish a clear roadmap for the organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of determining whether a provider can demonstrate basic skills and processes?

Readiness Assessment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of planning in the cyclical planning process?

To think through the process and stick to the plan (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Phase 1 in strategic planning?

Organizing the process and analyzing the environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Mandate Analysis in Phase 1?

To perform analysis and find existing errors and potential problems (A) Signup and view all the answers