In an APA short essay format (3-4 pages, plus cover sheet and references), answer the following questions, describe the following components, and define the following terms related to Strategic Planni

In an APA short essay format (3-4 pages, plus cover sheet and references), answer the following questions, describe the following components, and define the following terms related to Strategic Planning:

1. What is the purpose of a Strategic Plan?
2. What are organizational goals?
3. Define the following components as they relate to the Strategic Planning Process:
   1. Inputs
   2. Activities
   3. Outputs
   4. Outcomes
4. Describe each of the following analysis tools:
   1. SWOT analysis
   2. Porter’s five forces analysis
   3. PEST analysis
   4. Growth-Share matrix
   5. Strategy maps

WRITTEN REPORT – 3-5 pages double spaced text plus Cover Page and References (minimum 3 sources); use the attached APA Template

(See APA Research Tools-CSS Library link: https://libguides.css.edu/APA7thEd) 

Use this file as a guide for APA format: APA Research Paper Template (.docx)