Which term refers to plans that an organization intends to implement, often negotiated and adjusted during formulation?

• A. Intended strategy
• B. Corporate strategy
• C. Synergy
• D. Diversification

Answer: (A)

The main idea is the distinction between the plans an organization aims to carry out and what actually happens as those plans are built. The term intended strategy refers to the set of plans the organization intends to implement, created during the formulation process and often negotiated and adjusted as conditions change. It captures what planners aim for before action begins, acknowledging that those plans can shift through discussion and new information.

Corporate strategy describes the overall scope and direction of the entire organization, not specifically the negotiated implementable plans. Synergy is about the added value that comes from parts of the organization working well together. Diversification is a growth choice involving expanding into new products or markets.