Which of the Following Is the First Step in the Hoshin

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first step in the Hoshin planning process?

• A) product management action plans
• B) senior management action plans
• C) product management development of one-year goals
• D) senior management development of one-year goals
• E) development of three- to five-year goals

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