CRP Strategic Planning & Execution 3

Question 1

A Balanced Scorecard used in recreation management typically measures performance across how many perspectives?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

The Balanced Scorecard framework measures performance across four perspectives: financial, customer, internal processes, and learning & growth.

Question 2

Which strategic planning step immediately follows the environmental scan?

Accepted Answer

Identification of strategic issues and priorities

Answer

After the environmental scan, planners identify strategic issues and priorities that the organization must address based on findings.

Question 3

A recreation department wants to expand services to an underserved neighborhood. Strategically, this initiative is best classified as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Strategic priority or goal

Answer

Expanding services to underserved populations reflects a high-level directional decision, making it a strategic priority or goal rather than a routine operational task.

Question 4

In executing a strategic plan, 'cascading goals' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Breaking high-level strategic goals into department and individual-level objectives

Answer

Cascading goals translates organizational strategic goals into progressively specific department and individual objectives, aligning all levels of the agency.

Question 5

Which document formally authorizes a recreation strategic plan and commits agency resources to its implementation?

Accepted Answer

A board or governing body resolution

Answer

A resolution by the governing board or body provides formal authorization and commits the agency's resources and authority to plan implementation.

(CRP) Certified Recreation Professional Practice Test

(CRP) Certified Recreation Professional Practice Test

CRP Strategic Planning & Execution 3