Nature, Type and Levels of Planning

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Why do businesses need to plan?

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Wjat do you think is the difference between a mission and a vision?

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Do you think there are steps in planning?

• Yes

• No

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middle level management plan which refers to procedures and transformation of strategic goals/plans with specific goals

• Strategic Plan

• Tactical Plan

• Operational Plan

• Long Term Plan

Multiple Choice

plans that go beyond three years; everyone must understand the organization’s long term plans to avoid confusion that may divert the organization’s members attention

• Strategic Plan

• Tactical Plan

• Operational Plan

• Long Term Plan

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±plans that apply to a particular unit area only; the scope is narrow; achievement of company goals may not be achieved if operational plans are not clear

• Strategic Plan

• Tactical Plan

• Operational Plan

• Long Term Plan

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plans that establish the organization’s overall goals and apply to the entire firm; they are broad in scope and are the responsibility of the CEO, President, and General Manager of the company

• Strategic Plan

• Tactical Plan

• Operational Plan

• Long Term Plan

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±plans that are flexible or give general guidelines; although flexible and general, these plans must be related to the strategic plans

• Short Term Plan

• Single Use Plan

• Standing Plan

• Directional Plan

• Specific Plan

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– plans that are ongoing; provide guidance for different activities done repeatedly

• Short Term Plan

• Single Use Plan

• Standing Plan

• Directional Plan

• Specific Plan

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plans that are clearly stated and which have no room for interpretation; language must be very understandable

• Short Term Plan

• Single Use Plan

• Standing Plan

• Directional Plan

• Specific Plan

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plans used or stated once only as these applies to the entire organization

• Short Term Plan

• Single Use Plan

• Standing Plan

• Directional Plan

• Specific Plan

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plans used or stated once only as these applies to the entire organization

• Short Term Plan

• Single Use Plan

• Standing Plan

• Directional Plan

• Specific Plan

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±plans that cover one year or less; such plans must lead toward the attainment of long term goals and are the responsibility of the unit/department heads

• Short Term Plan

• Single Use Plan

• Standing Plan

• Directional Plan

• Specific Plan

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are the managers who are closest to the core or those who are directly involved in the day to day operations of the business. They are responsible for making the operational plan, as in many cases they are the ones involved in the customer facing activities of the organization.

• Top Level Management Planning (Strategic Planning)

• Middle Level Management Planning (Tactical Planning)

• Frontline/Lower Level Management Planning (Operational Planning)

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are the ones conducting the strategic planning for the organization. This includes coming up with decisions regarding the organization’s long term goals and strategies.

• Top Level Management Planning (Strategic Planning)

• Middle Level Management Planning (Tactical Planning)

• Frontline/Lower Level Management Planning (Operational Planning)

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managers are the ones responsible for making the tactical plan. Tactical plans are usually actualized in the departmental areas like marketing, production, finance, personnel and the like. Tactical planning happens in real time seeking short term outcomes.

• Top Level Management Planning (Strategic Planning)

• Middle Level Management Planning (Tactical Planning)

• Frontline/Lower Level Management Planning (Operational Planning)

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