This article throws light upon the four main types of forecasting that are related to external environment. The types are: 1. Economic Forecasting 2. Technological Forecasting 3. Forecasts Regarding Government Policies 4. Sales Forecasting. Type # 1. Economic Forecasting: It is done to forecast the general economic conditions, like boom or depression, upswing or downswing of the economy. Corresponding to [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Planning 2. Features of Planning 3. Importance 4. Principles 5. Limitations 6. Barriers. Meaning of Planning: Planning deals with framing organisational objectives and devising ways to achieve them. Managers plan business activities at all levels: top, middle and low, though planning is required more at top levels than lower [...]
This article will help you to learn about the difference between goals, mission, and purpose. Difference between Goals, Mission, and Purpose Goals Goals are the ends which the organisations strive to achieve. They are the reason for an organisation to exist. Organisations are formed to achieve some goal. Goals are framed for the entire organisation, for all departments and for [...]