Esperanza is a network administrator for Caballero Communications. The company recently completed a merger with Telecom Parts, Inc., and her team is responsible for integrating the two companies computer networks. Before embarking on the project, Esperanza meets with her team. Together, they discuss the potential issues that might arise during integration, outline the major steps required to complete the project successfully, and review the list of hardware and software that will be required to make the two systems work together. What kind of transition process activity is Esperanza is engaging in?

A. coordination

B. mission analysis

C. goal specification

D. systems monitoring

E. strategy formulation