Assignment 1: Discussion Question 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. .