Chapter 7 PRT Management

Considering that planning is decision-making which helps to solve problems, which statement is true regarding developing a strategic plan for recreations, parks and leisure services?

Recreation, parks and leisure service managers need to project ahead to see the implication of their decisions over time.

In strategic planning, a list of issues should be prioritized based on:

Resources Staffing Strengths and weaknesses

Essential features and ideas that should be reflected in local recreation, parks, and leisure services plans include all the following except:

A plan that includes only the favorite leisure activities of the director.

Strategic management planning includes all the following except:

A process for identifying and focusing primarily on current trends and opportunities.

A city general plan or comprehensive plan is a statement of development policies that is best described as

A statement of developmental policies in the form of text, maps and diagrams explaining objectives, standards, growth issues, environmental concerns and alternative development proposals.

Involving citizens, decision-makers, and business leaders in order to develop a plan focused on citizens and community leaders is associated with which of the following types of plans?

Community Plan

Processes of strategic management developed by leaders and planners include all of the following except:

Develop a process for decision making that uses only other program leaders.

Well-developed and implemented recreation, parks, and leisure services plans enhance the organization's ability to:

Foresee and respond to changes in service needs and desires. Address potential acquisitions. Address potential opportunities for service improvement.

Recreation, parks and leisure service organizations enhance the chances that their plans will be implemented by:

Involving citizens, decision makers and recreation, parks and leisure service professionals . Finding the most appropriate means of public participation. Developing plans that are focused on concerns of citizens and community leaders.

These types of plans typically include text, maps, and diagrams associated with development policies and proposals for growth.

Master Plan

A manager's role in fostering planning includes:

Setting aside time to meet with staff to brainstorm future scenarios. Encouraging staff to participate in professional activities and associations. Identifying emerging issues and trends.

This step in the strategic planning process involves identifying timetables, responsibilities, budgets, and resources needed to carry out the identified actions.

Step 6. Develop and Adopt an Implementation Plan

Identifying internal and external strengths and weaknesses of the organization, as well as identifying future trends, trends, opportunities, and potential issues, is associated with which of the following?

Strategic Plan

Organizing tasks and setting priorities, goals, and objectives are associated with this type of plan.

Strategic Plan

This type of plan is appropriate for every organization to engage in, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and commercial businesses.

Strategic Plan