DPI Direction And Planning Practice Question
A large enterprise is cascading its strategy across multiple global business units. Leaders notice that local operational plans frequently conflict with corporate strategic objectives. What is the most effective DPI intervention to resolve this?
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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Implement structured portfolio management and governance frameworks that align local initiatives with strategic themes and value streams.
Establishing clear policies, governance structures, and feedback mechanisms ensures alignment while allowing necessary local autonomy.
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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Replace the corporate strategy with whatever local units decide to do each quarter.
Why it's wrong here
This would eliminate enterprise-level direction and cohesion entirely.
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Implement structured portfolio management and governance frameworks that align local initiatives with strategic themes and value streams.
Why this is correct
Portfolio management and governance frameworks ensure local execution aligns with overarching strategic themes.
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Centralize all operational decision-making at global headquarters, stripping local units of any planning authority.
Why it's wrong here
Over-centralization destroys agility and ignores local context, violating ITIL guiding principles.
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Ignore the local conflicts since operational units operate independently from strategy.
Why it's wrong here
Ignoring conflicts leads to wasted resources and failure to achieve strategic goals.
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