In the three-step goal-setting process, which is the second step?

• A. Selecting the goal
• B. Determining a course of action
• C. Allocating resources
• D. Checking budget

Answer: (B)

When you plan a goal, you move from choosing what you want to achieve to mapping out exactly how you’ll do it. The second step is determining a course of action because it turns the goal into a concrete plan: what tasks need to be done, in what order, and on what timeline. This creates a practical roadmap that shows the path to success and helps you see what actions are required before anything else can be provided or budgeted.

If you jump straight to allocating resources or budgeting, you might fund things that don’t align with the actual steps needed to reach the goal. Likewise, the first step—selecting the goal—identifies the destination, but it’s the plan of action that shows the route to get there. After you have a clear course of action, you can assess and allocate resources to support those specific actions and monitor the budget as you implement.