Strategic planning

Which of the following statements about strategic planning is accurate?

• It is only relevant for large corporations.
• It is a management tool to improve organizational performance.
• It is solely focused on short-term goals.
• It eliminates the need for tactical planning.

What is the primary purpose of strategic planning in an organization?

• To enhance product features
• To increase the number of employees
• To focus the organization's energy and ensure alignment towards common goals
• To reduce operational costs

What does strategic planning primarily involve?

• Conducting employee training sessions
• Creating marketing materials for new products
• Implementing new technology systems
• Defining an organization's strategy and making resource allocation decisions

Which of the following techniques is commonly used in strategic planning?

• Time management analysis
• PEST analysis
• Employee satisfaction surveys
• Market segmentation analysis

Which of the following best describes the outcome of strategic planning?

• A marketing strategy document
• A strategic plan that guides functional and divisional plans
• A detailed budget report
• An employee performance evaluation

Which key question is NOT typically addressed in strategic planning?

• What is our budget?
• How do we excel?
• What do we do?
• For whom do we do it?

What are the three key questions that strategic planning typically addresses?

• What do we do? For whom do we do it? How do we excel?
• What are our strengths? What are our weaknesses? What are our opportunities?
• What do we do? How do we do it? Who do we do it for?
• What do we sell? How do we market it? Who is our competition?

What is a common misconception about the capabilities of strategic planning?

• It can predict future market trends accurately.
• It is a disciplined effort to shape an organization's future.
• It is important in both private and public sectors.
• It involves defining an organization's strategy.

In which sector is strategic planning considered important?

• Only in the private sector
• Only in the public sector
• Both private and public sectors
• Only in non-profit organizations

How is strategic planning viewed in the context of organizational development?

• As a way to reduce costs
• As a process of organizational renewal
• As a method to increase sales
• As a one-time event