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Why should an organization be concerned with defining its
future direction? Identify and discuss at least one element of the
strategic-planning process that is essential in carrying out this
task of planning for the future.
By
Saturday, January 11, 2014
, respond to the assigned discussion question, and submit your
response to the
Discussion Area
. Use the same
Discussion Area
to comment on your classmates' submissions and continue the
discussion until
Wednesday, January 15, 2014.
Comment on how your classmates would address differing
views.

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