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What is a decision?
What is a decision?
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
What is a programmed decision?
What is a programmed decision?
A decision made using a predefined process or set of rules.
What is an avoider?
What is an avoider?
A person who tends to evade making decisions.
What is a seeker?
What is a seeker?
What is planning?
What is planning?
What are objectives?
What are objectives?
What are short-range plans?
What are short-range plans?
What are strategic plans?
What are strategic plans?
What are operational/tactical plans?
What are operational/tactical plans?
What is a policy?
What is a policy?
What are rules?
What are rules?
What are procedures?
What are procedures?
What is forecasting?
What is forecasting?
What is contingency planning?
What is contingency planning?
What is scenario planning?
What is scenario planning?
What is benchmarking?
What is benchmarking?
What is competitive advantage?
What is competitive advantage?
What is strategy?
What is strategy?
What is strategy formulation?
What is strategy formulation?
What is SWOT analysis?
What is SWOT analysis?
What is the BCG Matrix?
What is the BCG Matrix?
What is a question mark in the BCG Matrix?
What is a question mark in the BCG Matrix?
What is a star in the BCG Matrix?
What is a star in the BCG Matrix?
What is a cash cow in the BCG Matrix?
What is a cash cow in the BCG Matrix?
Flashcards
Decision
Decision
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
Programmed Decision
Programmed Decision
A decision that is made using a predefined process or set of rules.
Non Programmed Decision
Non Programmed Decision
A decision that is made in response to a unique or non-recurring situation.
Crisis
Crisis
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Avoider
Avoider
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Solver
Solver
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Seeker
Seeker
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Planning
Planning
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Objectives
Objectives
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Short Range Plans
Short Range Plans
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Long Range Plans
Long Range Plans
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Strategic Plans
Strategic Plans
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Operational/tactical Plans
Operational/tactical Plans
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Policy
Policy
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Rules
Rules
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Procedures
Procedures
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Budgets
Budgets
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Project
Project
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Forecasting
Forecasting
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Contingency Planning
Contingency Planning
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Scenario Planning
Scenario Planning
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Benchmarking
Benchmarking
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Competitive Advantage
Competitive Advantage
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Strategy
Strategy
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Strategy Formulation
Strategy Formulation
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SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
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Pest+C Analysis
Pest+C Analysis
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BCG Matrix
BCG Matrix
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Question Mark
Question Mark
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Star
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Dog
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Cash Cow
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Study Notes
Decision-Making and Planning
- Decision: A conclusion reached after considering options.
- Programmed Decision: A decision made using pre-defined rules.
- Non-Programmed Decision: A decision made in response to unique circumstances.
- Crisis: A time of intense difficulty or danger requiring immediate action.
- Decision Styles:
- Avoider: One who avoids making decisions.
- Solver: One who actively seeks to resolve problems.
- Seeker: One who seeks information and solutions.
Planning Concepts
- Planning: The process of creating plans for something.
- Objectives: Specific results aimed for within a timeframe.
- Short-Range Plans: Plans covering one year or less.
- Long-Range Plans: Plans covering a period longer than one year.
- Strategic Plans: Plans outlining long-term goals and how to achieve them.
- Operational/Tactical Plans: Plans specifying the implementation of strategic plans.
- Policy: A principle or rule guiding decisions.
- Rules: Explicit regulations or principles for conduct.
- Procedures: Established ways of doing something officially.
- Budgets: Financial plans outlining expected revenues and expenditures.
- Projects: Temporary endeavors creating unique products or services.
Forecasting and Analysis
- Forecasting: Predicting future trends using historical data.
- Contingency Planning: Creating alternative plans for unforeseen events.
- Scenario Planning: A method for flexible long-term planning.
- Benchmarking: Comparing business processes and performance to industry best practices.
- Competitive Advantage: A favorable position in the market.
- Strategy: A plan of action to achieve a long-term aim.
- Strategy Formulation: Defining an organization's strategy/direction.
- SWOT Analysis: Identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
- PESTLE Analysis: Analyzing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors affecting an organization.
- BCG Matrix: A tool for evaluating the strategic position of a brand portfolio.
- Question Mark: Low market share in a high-growth market (BCG Matrix).
- Star: High market share in a high-growth market (BCG Matrix).
- Dog: Low market share in a low-growth market (BCG Matrix).
- Cash Cow: High market share in a low-growth market (BCG Matrix).
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