Which of the following goals would you expect to find in an organizations 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 for the product offered.

Explanation:

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 organizations 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 organizations strategic plan. The other choices are project-oriented and do not address business objectives.