When modifying an established organizational plan, which element is documented as part of the justification?

• A. 360-degree feedback
• B. Affected management functions
• C. Justification for brainstorming
• D. Justification for the recommendation

Answer: (D)

Providing a clear justification for the recommended changes is essential when modifying an established organizational plan. The document should spell out why the modification is needed, what the proposed change will accomplish, and why this particular course of action is preferred over other options. This justification ties the modification to expected benefits, costs, risks, and the organization’s goals, and it explains the data or analysis used to reach the recommendation. It also supports accountability by showing how the change will be evaluated later.

The other elements listed don’t fit this role. 360-degree feedback relates to evaluating leadership performance rather than explaining why a plan should be changed. Describing which management functions are affected is useful as part of impact analysis, but it isn’t the justification for the recommendation itself. Justification for brainstorming would pertain to the method used to generate ideas, not the rationale for the plan modification.