Which of the Following Is Typically the First Step in the Strategic

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is typically the first step in the strategic planning process for organizations?

• A) Organizational mission
• B) SWOT analysis
• C) Formulating organizational strategy
• D) Establishing goals and objectives

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Definitions:

Hydrologic Cycle

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, which includes processes such as evaporation, precipitation, and infiltration.

Biogeochemical Cycles

Pathways by which chemical substances move through both biotic (biological) and abiotic (geological and atmospheric) compartments of Earth.

Surface Ocean Currents

Movements of ocean water driven by various factors, including wind patterns and the Earth's rotation, that occur at or near the surface of the ocean.

Gyre

Gyre describes a large system of circulating ocean currents, often driven by global wind patterns, significantly impacting climate and ecosystem biodiversity.