Which term outlines the direction of an organization, describing broad, long-term plans and the actions by which the organization will operate?

• A. Strategy
• B. Tactical plan
• C. Team
• D. Strategic plan

Answer: (D)

A strategic plan is the formal document that defines where the organization wants to go and how it will operate over the long term. It describes the broad direction, sets major goals and priorities, and lays out the actions, programs, resources, and timelines needed to achieve them. In other words, it turns the chosen direction into concrete steps the organization will follow to operate and evolve over time. By contrast, a strategy is the general approach or method to reach goals, a tactical plan focuses on short-term actions to implement parts of the strategy, and a team is simply a group of people working together.