This article will help you to learn about the comparison between plan and planning. Management theorists often draw a distinction between plans and planning. Plans are simply statements of the things to be done and the sequence and timing in which they should be done in order to achieve a given end. But planning involves: (i) Deciding on aims and [...]
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 eight steps in strategy formulation in management. The steps are: 1. Setting Basic Objectives 2. Identify Opportunities and Risks 3. Evaluating Alternative Resource 4. Formulating Alternative Strategies 5. Evaluating these Alternatives 6. Establishing Basic Strategy 7. Implementing Strategy 8. Evaluating Strategy. Step # 1. Setting Basic Objectives: The firm initially sets provisional objectives. The [...]