The First Step in the Planning Process Is _____

question 11

Multiple Choice

The first step in the planning process is _____.

• A)to tie the information technology strategic plan to the organization's overall strategic plan  
• B)to perform a business area analysis  
• C)to start defining potential IT projects in terms of their scope, benefits, and constraints  
• D)to choose which projects to do and assigning resources to work on them

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Definitions:

Dividend Payments

Distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, usually in cash or additional stock.

Dividend Yield Ratio

A financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price.

Earnings Per Share

A company's profit divided by its number of common shares outstanding, indicating how much money it makes per share.

Dividend Yield

A financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price, often expressed as a percentage.