Task 1 - 400 words 1.1: Critically evaluate the strategic aims and objectives of your organisation. You may wish to consider qualitative and or quantitative testing, or alignment Congruence modelling. Evaluate the theoretical underpinning approaches that have been adopted towards evolving strategic plans and planning activities. 1.2: Determine an option, by an established strategic options model of your choice with due reference. You may wish to assess the value of that model, with its 'fitness for purpose.' 1.3: Critically evaluate the impact of stakeholders within strategic plan and its planning horizon. The deployment of a suitable stakeholder concept may be considered; also, stakeholder mapping that has a strategic focus embedded in the mapping.

Assessment Criteria 1.1: Critically analyse and identify the organisation's strategic aims and objectives including the approach adapted to strategic planning. 1.2: Determine alternative strategic options available and the implications for the organisation. 1.3: Critically evaluate the impact of stakeholder expectations on a strategic plan and the planning horizon.