Which of the following responses most accurately depicts the correct sequence of activities in the strategic planning process?
A) strategic objectives - strategic analysis - guiding principles - flow-down objectives
B) guiding principles - strategic analysis - strategic objectives - flow-down objectives
C) strategic analysis - guiding principles - strategic objectives - flow-down objectives
D) guiding principles - strategic objectives - flow-down objectives - strategic analysis

Question

Which of the following responses most accurately depicts the correct sequence of activities in the strategic planning process? 
A) strategic objectives - strategic analysis - guiding principles - flow-down objectives 
B) guiding principles - strategic analysis - strategic objectives - flow-down objectives 
C) strategic analysis - guiding principles - strategic objectives - flow-down objectives 
D) guiding principles - strategic objectives - flow-down objectives - strategic analysis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct sequence of activities in the strategic planning process is usually strategic analysis (where you assess the company and its environment), guiding principles (the overarching principles that guide decision-making), strategic objectives (the specific goals that help achieve the guiding principles), and then flow-down objectives (the more specific goals that help achieve the strategic objectives). Option C is the only sequence that follows this order.

Which of the Following Responses Most Accurately Depicts the Correct