Which of the Following Is the First Step in Strategic

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step in strategic planning?

• A) setting short-term goals
• B) developing the business portfolio
• C) defining the organizational mission
• D) formulating the key marketing strategies
• E) identifying the organization's weaknesses and the threats it faces

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