Problem: Planning and Strategic Management Managers must have the tools and resources necessary to "steer" the organization through future unknown conditions and often through "uncharted waters." Having a well-thought-out plan with a subsequent strategy provides the manager with some direction in these uncertain conditions. This activity is important because the planning and strategic management processes are critical to an organization's survival and success. The goal of this activity is to challenge your knowledge of the strategic planning process. Place each of the steps in the planning and strategic management process below in the correct order. Rank the options below. Maintain strategic control Maintain strategic control open choices for ranking No answer Formulate the grand strategy & strategic, tactical & operational plans Formulate the grand strategy & strategic, tactical & operational plans open choices for ranking No answer Assess the current reality Assess the current reality open choices for ranking No answer Implement the strategy Implement the strategy open choices for ranking No answer Establish the mission and vision