1. Explain the importance of SWOT analysis in strategic planning.
2. Explain the key differences between strategic and operational planning. Outline the concept of strategy mapand its importance.
3. 'Environment Scanning is a form of Early Warning system' - justify the statement
4. What is succession planning in HR? Briefly explain how it can help you to achieve strategic goals?
5. Outline the key featuresand benefits of a knowledge management system? How it can help you in developing strategies?
6. Discuss how risks are managed during strategy implementation? [discuss frameworks, standards etc.]

Essay question

Discuss the methods to develop strategic plans that serve the vision and mission of an organization. In this writing please mention -

How you would :

• analyze the external environment
• identify risks and opportunities
• plan HR/staffing requirements
• establish and monitor financial and non-financial performance indicators
• demonstrate leadership skills to engage people
• use cognitive and creative skills to generate ideas and solve complex problems