Planning Processes

what are the six steps in the planning process?

1. define objectives 2.determine where you stand 3.develop premises regarding the future 4.analyse and choose action alternatives 5. inplement the plan 6. evaluate results

planning improves... ( 3 things)

1.focus and action 2.coordination and control 3.time managment

Objectives top to down

each level of management sets objectives based on the organizations purpose. ( see pg 117 ch 5)

attempt to predict future

forecasting

5 planning tools

forecasting,contingency planning, scenario planning, benchmarking, and participatory planning

type of plan that implements strategic planning

operational.... why?

broad guidelines for decision making

policies

steps/actions to implement policies

procedures

specific short term tasks

projects

alternative future possibilities by which to develop plans

scenario planning

type of plan that is broad, comprehensive long-term goals

strategic

Goals need to be...

1. Specific and timely 2. measurable , challenging, and attainable

why does managers use planning processes?

-because its sets a stage for other funtions of managment -provides direction -sets objectives and how to acomplish them

plan to commit resources

budgets

goal setting based on comparisons

Benchmarking

type of plan that is within three or more years

Long-Range

seeking input from those who will implement plan

Participatory Planning

type of plan that is within one year or less

Short- range

back up plan

contingency planning

Good planning makes us

action oriented, priority oriented, change oriented, advantage oriented, & it gives the team a common vision