DPI Direction And Planning Practice Question
What is the primary objective of cascading strategy across an organization?
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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To ensure all operational units align their goals and activities with the enterprise vision.
Cascading strategy ensures that all parts of the organization understand and align their objectives with the overarching enterprise goals.
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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To increase the administrative paperwork burden on department managers.
Why it's wrong here
Administrative burden is an undesirable side effect, not an objective.
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To allow every team to operate with completely different strategic directions.
Why it's wrong here
Different strategic directions create silos, not alignment.
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To ensure all operational units align their goals and activities with the enterprise vision.
Why this is correct
Cascading aligns operational units with overarching enterprise goals.
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To centralize all decision-making at the CEO level.
Why it's wrong here
Strategy cascading empowers lower levels with aligned goals rather than centralizing everything.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official AXELOS / PeopleCert exam blueprint
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