Which of the following steps to developing an action plan includes the process of brainstorming?.

Which of the following steps to developing an action plan includes the process of brainstorming?.

A.. clarifying the goal.

B.. listing actions.

C.. monitoring and reviewing.

D.. analyzing and organizing.

Answer –  B. listing actions.

The brainstorming process is mainly based on the proper generation of possibilities and ideas that is related to the development of appropriate actions. The development of an appropriate action plan, the process of brainstorming is mainly related to the step related to listing actions that is implemented for completion of the plan. The step is mainly related to creation of the comprehensive and proper list of the potential strategies or actions which can be implemented for achievement of required goal. The reasons behind rejection of the first step of the action plan based on inclusion of brainstorming as a part of this step are related to the lack of implementing brainstorming strategies within this aspect. The first step of the action plan is clarifying the goal which does not require brainstorming as the goals are mainly developed with the aim of providing different responsibilities that need to be fulfilled as a part of the action plan. The third step is related to reviewing and monitoring which is a part of the action plan also does not involve the aspects of brainstorming as it is mainly related to the activities that are performed for monitoring the proper implementation of the plan and enhancing its effectiveness in fulfillment of the goals that have been set for the plan.

The last option based on analyzing and organizing is not based on the brainstorming activities of the individuals. The requirement of brainstorming in this step is considered to be quite low as it does not have any impact on the fulfillment of the goals that have been set for the action plan. Brainstorming is mainly considered to be a creative activity which the group of individuals who share ideas with the aim of solving some problems. The major goal related to brainstorming is based on proper generation of different ideas quickly and properly. The ideas are then properly discussed by the individuals in the group after which they can be proper merged and effectively refined till the group members are able to reach an appropriate consensus based on the best levels of approach. The implementation of brainstorming in the listing actions step can have a positive influence on the future fulfillment of the goals of the action plan.