NIGP CPP Module A Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
A strategic plan is a course of action to achieve long-range goals, generally up to
five years. Strategic plans reflect the company's direction and its purpose as stated
in its mission statement. To develop strategic plans, top management must develop
and use summary reports on finances, operations, and the external environment. -
Correct answer-Strategic Plan
A tactical plan is a course of action to achieve short-term goals, generally within a
year or less. Tactical plans are concerned with what the units beneath top
management must do, how they must do it, and who has the responsibility. These
plans have shorter time frames and narrower scopes than strategic plans. - Correct
answer-Tactical Plan
Obtain the Entity and Departmental (if available) Mission, Goals, and Objectives.
Establish and train a Strategic Procurement Planning Team.
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,Review Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) of the
procurement function.
Update the Procurement Department's mission, goals, and objectives, if necessary,
based on the above SWOT review.
Review the projected budget for the entity to determine likely procurements for the
coming year. - Correct answer-Steps to take to create a Procurement Strategic Plan
Is the objective logically related to an identified goal?
Does each objective describe an output or outcome in terms of identified targets,
and are they time based?
Is each objective realistic and attainable?
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,Is the objective related to a specific foreseeable result or outcome instead of some
internal process or output? - Correct answer-The creation of Strategic Procurement
Objectives should include:
SMART is an acronym that spells out the requirements for establishing effective
goals and objectives. Creating objectives that meet these criteria will enable the
entity to move forward more efficiently, with clear direction and within stated
timelines.
Specific: Objectives that are detailed and clear so that they are easy to understand.
Measurable: Quantifiable objectives that include definite numbers and well-
defined action plans.
Attainable: Realistic (another word used may be "Achievable").
Relevant: The objective matters and it matches our overall goals.
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, Time Bound: Set a specific time frame to accomplish your objectives. - Correct
answer-SMART
Obtain input from key stakeholders (those to whom performance will be reported).
Ensure that measures are simple and relevant to the intended audience (e.g., public,
stakeholders, elected officials).
Ensure that measures are specific, consistently applied, and within the control of
the procurement function.
Identify any dependencies among other stakeholders, functions, or departments
that will be related to the measures.
Define a specific time period for reporting measures that is directly related to the
attainment of goals and objectives in the strategic plan (e.g., 6 months, 1 year).
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and Answers Graded A+
A strategic plan is a course of action to achieve long-range goals, generally up to
five years. Strategic plans reflect the company's direction and its purpose as stated
in its mission statement. To develop strategic plans, top management must develop
and use summary reports on finances, operations, and the external environment. -
Correct answer-Strategic Plan
A tactical plan is a course of action to achieve short-term goals, generally within a
year or less. Tactical plans are concerned with what the units beneath top
management must do, how they must do it, and who has the responsibility. These
plans have shorter time frames and narrower scopes than strategic plans. - Correct
answer-Tactical Plan
Obtain the Entity and Departmental (if available) Mission, Goals, and Objectives.
Establish and train a Strategic Procurement Planning Team.
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,Review Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) of the
procurement function.
Update the Procurement Department's mission, goals, and objectives, if necessary,
based on the above SWOT review.
Review the projected budget for the entity to determine likely procurements for the
coming year. - Correct answer-Steps to take to create a Procurement Strategic Plan
Is the objective logically related to an identified goal?
Does each objective describe an output or outcome in terms of identified targets,
and are they time based?
Is each objective realistic and attainable?
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,Is the objective related to a specific foreseeable result or outcome instead of some
internal process or output? - Correct answer-The creation of Strategic Procurement
Objectives should include:
SMART is an acronym that spells out the requirements for establishing effective
goals and objectives. Creating objectives that meet these criteria will enable the
entity to move forward more efficiently, with clear direction and within stated
timelines.
Specific: Objectives that are detailed and clear so that they are easy to understand.
Measurable: Quantifiable objectives that include definite numbers and well-
defined action plans.
Attainable: Realistic (another word used may be "Achievable").
Relevant: The objective matters and it matches our overall goals.
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, Time Bound: Set a specific time frame to accomplish your objectives. - Correct
answer-SMART
Obtain input from key stakeholders (those to whom performance will be reported).
Ensure that measures are simple and relevant to the intended audience (e.g., public,
stakeholders, elected officials).
Ensure that measures are specific, consistently applied, and within the control of
the procurement function.
Identify any dependencies among other stakeholders, functions, or departments
that will be related to the measures.
Define a specific time period for reporting measures that is directly related to the
attainment of goals and objectives in the strategic plan (e.g., 6 months, 1 year).
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