1. Why is it desirable to have the planning elements defined as results?
2. What organization levels require strategic plans?
3. Describe what is meant by the term “planning boundaries.”
4. What is meant by “alignment”?
5. What are the keys to developing a robust, aligned strategic plan?
6. Review your university’s strategic plan and determine if it focuses on means or ends.
7. What is meant by a “benchmark” department, college, or university?
8. Which units in which universities might serve as appropriate benchmark units for yours?
9. Suggest an appropriate set of key measures for your unit. What are the unit’s “what is” measurements?
Table 6-9. Aggregation of Department Results into College Results
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