Use a process of establishing goals and objectives is described by which term?

• A. Analogical
• B. Reactive planning
• C. Crisis planning
• D. Contingency planning

Answer: (A)

Planning involves setting goals and objectives to guide actions in the future. When you establish these goals and objectives in preparation for what might happen, you’re describing contingency planning. This approach is forward-looking and scalable, outlining the desired outcomes and the steps, resources, and conditions needed to achieve them across multiple possible scenarios. It’s broader than planning for a single event and emphasizes readiness for a range of potential futures.

Analogical planning isn’t a standard term used for formal goal setting in this context, while reactive planning happens after events unfold and crisis planning focuses on managing a specific urgent situation as it develops. Contingency planning best fits the idea of creating defined goals and objectives ahead of time to stay prepared for various possibilities.