KSA Strategic Planning & Implementation 3

Question 1

Which step typically comes first in the strategic planning process?

Accepted Answer

Assessing the current situation and environment

Answer

Planning starts with an environmental and organizational assessment to establish a baseline.

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a performance milestone in an implementation plan?

Accepted Answer

To mark measurable checkpoints of progress toward a goal

Answer

Milestones provide interim checkpoints that show whether work is on track.

Question 3

Which risk response strategy involves shifting the impact of a risk to a third party, such as through insurance?

Accepted Answer

Transfer

Answer

Transferring a risk moves its financial consequences to another party.

Question 4

A leading indicator differs from a lagging indicator in that it:

Accepted Answer

Predicts or signals future performance

Answer

Leading indicators give early signals about future outcomes, allowing proactive correction.

Question 5

Which model describes change as three stages: unfreeze, change, refreeze?

Accepted Answer

Lewin's change model

Answer

Kurt Lewin's model frames change as unfreezing, changing, and refreezing.

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