The quality of the planning process and the appropriate implementation of the plans likely ____________.
A) don't contribute to high performance nearly as much as the extent of planning
B) contribute more to high performance than does the extent of planning
C) contribute less to financial performance than does the extent of planning
D) have little impact on overall organizational performance
E) should be studied more to factually determine which contributes the most

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While the extent of planning is important, the quality of the planning process and appropriate implementation are crucial to achieve high performance. Poor implementation can hinder the effectiveness of even the most detailed plan, while strong implementation can compensate for less detailed planning. Therefore, the appropriate implementation of well-planned strategies is likely to contribute more to high performance than simply the extent of planning alone.

The Quality of the Planning Process and the Appropriate Implementation