Question 3
What are the two phases of the strategic thinking process?
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Seeing the big picture and thinking creatively
Not the best choice. Seeing the big picture is only part of phase one of the strategic thinking process, while thinking creatively is part of phase two. The correct answer is "Setting the stage and applying your skills." In phase one, setting the stage, you seek to understand the broader business environment in which you operate and to clarify your strategic objectives. In phase two, you apply your strategic thinking skills, which include identifying relationships, patterns, and trends; thinking creatively; analyzing information; prioritizing your actions; and making trade-offs.
Prioritizing your actions and analyzing information
Not the best choice. Prioritizing your actions and analyzing information are skills you apply during phase two of the strategic thinking process. The correct answer is: "Setting the stage and applying your skills." In phase one, setting the stage, you seek to understand the broader business environment in which you operate and to clarify your strategic objectives. In phase two, you apply your strategic thinking skills, which include identifying relationships, patterns, and trends; thinking creatively; analyzing information; prioritizing your actions; and making trade-offs.
Setting the stage and applying your skills
Correct choice. In phase one of the strategic thinking process, setting the stage, you seek to understand the broader business environment in which you operate and to clarify your strategic objectives. In phase two, you apply your strategic thinking skills, which include identifying relationships, patterns, and trends; thinking creatively; analyzing information; prioritizing your actions; and making trade-offs.