In assessing the performance of national departments, what (a) strategies have been
employed to address any deviations from the set goals outlined in their strategic plans,
(b) measures have been taken to (i) ensure effective course correction and (ii) optimise
the departments' performance in response to unforeseen circumstances and/or
obstacles, (c) specific (i) key performance indicators and (ii) benchmarks are used to
gauge the success of the departments in the implementation of their strategic plans
and (d) adjustments have been made to the metrics over the course of the five-year
period?