DPI Direction And Planning Practice Question
Which document outlines the specific steps, resources, and timelines required to achieve tactical departmental objectives over a fiscal year?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Operational plan
An operational plan defines the concrete steps, resources, and timelines for tactical execution during a specific period like a fiscal year.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Board of directors charter
Why it's wrong here
Board charters define governance authority, not departmental tactical plans.
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Operational plan
Why this is correct
The operational plan specifies tactical steps, resources, and annual timelines.
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Enterprise vision document
Why it's wrong here
Vision documents provide high-level inspiration rather than tactical timelines.
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Master value chain theory textbook
Why it's wrong here
Textbooks provide theoretical knowledge, not organizational plans.
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