QUESTION $1$

$(20$ Marks$)$

In the narrative it is argued that strategic management in government is when the government institutions' management defines goals and initiatives that consider available resources as well as existing and impending environmental factors, both internal and external, that can impact or influence success in achieving those goals and initiatives. It may be concluded from this that Departmental operations should be measured in terms of economy, efficiency and effectiveness and linked to its strategic goals. By making use of practical examples to elucidate your understanding intricate on the activities that will normally take place in the strategic planning process of Government Departments.