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 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the classification of plans. Class # 1. Classification on the Basis of Levels in the Organisation: Similar to objectives, plans are made for different organisational levels. Plans classified on this basis are discussed below: 1. Strategic Plans: Strategic plans are made to achieve the overall organisational goals. They achieve strategic goals through [...]
This article throws light upon the eight main steps involved in the process of strategic planning. The steps are: 1. Objective Formulation 2. Analyse the Impact of Environment 3. Analyse Resource Position of the Firm 4. Establish Alternative Strategies 5. Evaluate Alternative Strategies 6. Choice of a Strategy 7. Implement the Strategy 8. Measurement and Control of Strategy. Step # [...]