DPI Direction And Planning Practice Question
An IT strategy execution team is reviewing potential causes for strategy failure during the operational planning phase. Which THREE common pitfalls should they guard against? (Choose three)
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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Failing to align operational metrics and daily tasks with strategic goals.
Common pitfalls in strategy execution include lack of leadership commitment, poor alignment between strategy and daily operations, and failing to measure progress properly.
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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Actively collaborating across organizational silos.
Why it's wrong here
Collaborating across silos is a positive practice, not a pitfall.
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Failing to align operational metrics and daily tasks with strategic goals.
Why this is correct
Misalignment causes operational units to work at cross-purposes with strategy.
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Iteratively reviewing feedback from customers and employees.
Why it's wrong here
Iterative feedback is a best practice, not a pitfall.
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Treating strategy as a one-time static event rather than an ongoing adaptive process.
Why this is correct
Treating strategy as static leads to failure when market conditions change.
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Lack of visible commitment and ongoing support from executive leadership.
Why this is correct
Without executive support, strategic initiatives lose momentum and funding.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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