A statement of goals and the activities necessary to reach them that can be used over the next three to five years to move the operation towards its mission.

• A. Collective Bargaining Agreement
• B. Cobra
• C. Long-range plan
• D. Compensation

Answer: (C)

Long-range planning focuses on where the operation wants to be over an extended period and the actions needed to get there, usually spanning three to five years and aligning with the mission. It lays out goals, initiatives, required resources, responsibilities, and milestones, providing a roadmap to guide decisions and measure progress. The statement described—a set of goals plus the activities required to reach them over the next few years to move the operation toward its mission—fits this purpose exactly, serving as a strategic blueprint for the organization.

A collective bargaining agreement is a labor contract outlining terms with a union, not a multi-year plan. Cobra refers to health insurance continuation requirements for employees, not planning. Compensation deals with pay and benefits, not a forward-looking plan to achieve the mission.