Which of the following goals would you expect to find in an
organization's strategic plan?
A. Test a new accounting package.
B. Perform an evaluation of information technology needs.
C. Implement a new project planning system within the next
12 months.
D. Become the supplier of choice within a given time period
for the product offered.
Answer / guest
Answer: D
Strategic planning sets corporate or departmental objectives
into motion. Comprehensive planning helps ensure an
effective and efficient organization. Strategic planning is
time and project oriented, but also must address and help
determine priorities to meet business needs. Long- and
short-range plans should be consistent with the
organization's broader plans for attaining their goals.
Choice D represents a business objective that is intended to
focus the overall direction of the business and would thus
be a part of the organization's strategic plan. The other
choices are project oriented and do not address business
objectives.
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