This article throws light upon the three main types of action plans in an organisation. The types are: 1. Tactical Plans 2. Single-Use Plans 3. Standing Plans. Type # 1. Tactical Plans: Tactical plans are an organised sequence of steps designed to execute strategic plans and achieve strategic goals. While strategy focusses on resources, environment and mission, tactics deal primarily [...]
This article throws light upon the six main criteria’s for evaluating the effectiveness of planning in an organisation. The criteria’s are: 1. Usefulness 2. Accuracy and Objectivity 3. Scope 4. Cost-Effectiveness 5. Accountability 6. Timeliness. Criteria # 1. Usefulness: To be most useful to management in performing its other functions, a plan has to be flexible — yet stable – [...]
This article throws light upon the eleven ways for overcoming the barriers to planning in an organisation. The ways are: 1. Starting at the Top 2. Recognising the Limits to Planning 3. Communication 4. Participation 5. Revision and Updating 6. Contingency Planning 7. Discussion 8. Training 9. Explanation of Planning Objectives 10. Creation of a Planning Climate 11. Use of [...]