Strategic Planning Quiz
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What is strategic planning?

  • The process of day-to-day decision making in an organization
  • The process of managing routine tasks in an organization
  • The process of defining an organization's strategy and allocating resources to attain goals (correct)
  • The process of short-term goal setting in an organization
  • When did strategic planning become prominent in corporations?

  • During the 1960s (correct)
  • During the 1950s
  • During the 1970s
  • During the 1980s
  • Who is responsible for executing strategic planning?

  • External consultants
  • Frontline employees
  • Middle-level managers
  • Strategic planners or strategists (correct)
  • What does a strategy involve?

    <p>Setting strategic goals, determining actions, setting a timeline, and mobilizing resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are the organizational action steps established in strategic planning?

    <p>Two to five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Strategic Planning Fundamentals

    • Strategic planning is a systematic process to formulate, implement, and evaluate business strategies to achieve organizational goals.

    History of Strategic Planning

    • Strategic planning became prominent in corporations in the 1950s and 1960s, when businesses began to recognize the importance of long-term planning.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Top-level executives, such as CEOs, are typically responsible for overseeing and executing strategic planning within an organization.

    Strategic Planning Components

    • A strategy involves defining an organization's mission, vision, objectives, and tactics to achieve specific goals.

    Action Steps and Timeline

    • Organizational action steps established in strategic planning are typically set for a period of 3-5 years, allowing for flexibility and adaptation to changing market conditions.

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    Test your knowledge of strategic planning with this quiz! Explore key concepts, tools, and techniques used in strategic planning, and assess your understanding of its role in guiding organizational decisions and resource allocation.

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