A company has formed a team to decide the direction the organization should take over the next five years. The focus of this team is to come up with a plan that will better position the company to take advantage of opportunities and avoid threats in the changing environment. This team is involved in developing the _____ for the organization.
A) mission
B) focus
C) tactics
D) blueprint
E) strategy

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The team is focused on developing a plan to position the company for success in the changing environment, which is the definition of a strategy. A mission statement outlines the company's purpose, while tactics are specific actions taken to achieve goals within a strategy. Focus is a broad term that could apply to any aspect of the team's work, and blueprint implies a more detailed plan than what is suggested in the scenario.

A Company Has Formed a Team to Decide the Direction