Planning Function: BMNG5121 LU7

What is the main purpose of planning in the management process?

• To set goals for the organisation

• To control all aspects of the organisation

• To replace intuition with formal plans

• To eliminate the need for creativity

Which function is NOT part of the POLC framework for management?

• Communicating

• Leading

• Organising

• Planning

Identify the type of planning focuses on day-to-day activities to achieve short-term goals.

• Strategic planning

• Tactical planning

• Operational planning

• Functional planning

Identify the purpose of Management by Objectives (MBO) technique.

• To integrate individual and organisational goals

• To limit communication within the organisation

• To eliminate all individual goals

• To discourage employee progress

Recognise the aspect of the planning process that involves creating additional plans to augment the original plan.

• Developing alternative plans

• Selecting a plan

• Implementing the plan

• Developing supportive plans

What is the main focus of tactical goals and plans?

• Implementing operational goals and plans

• Dealing with external factors

• Setting short to medium-term goals associated with strategic goals

• Achieving strategic goals based on tactical plans

What is the purpose of operational plans?

• Achieve short-term goals

• Only achieving long-term goals

• Focus on day-to-day activities

• Implement strategic goals

Identify the statement that best describes the nature of goals in an organisation.

• Goals are publicly stated and short-term

• Goals flow directly from the mission statement

• Goals are irrelevant to the planning process

• Goals are only developed by top-level managers

What is the primary focus of strategic plans set by top managers?

• Setting long-term goals

• Dealing with day-to-day activities

• Achieving operational goals

• Implementing tactical plans

Name a benefit of planning.

• Planning ensures cohesion

• Planning consumes time

• Delayed decision-making

• Planning may create rigidity