Decision-Making and Planning Concepts
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What is a decision?

A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.

What is a programmed decision?

A decision made using a predefined process or set of rules.

What is an avoider?

A person who tends to evade making decisions.

What is a seeker?

<p>A person who looks for information or solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is planning?

<p>The process of making plans for something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are objectives?

<p>Specific results that a person or system aims to achieve within a time frame.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are short-range plans?

<p>Plans that cover a period of one year or less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are strategic plans?

<p>Plans that outline an organization's long-term goals and the means to achieve them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are operational/tactical plans?

<p>Plans that specify the details of how to implement the strategic plans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a policy?

<p>A principle or rule to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are rules?

<p>Explicit regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are procedures?

<p>Established or official ways of doing something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is forecasting?

<p>The process of predicting future trends based on historical data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is contingency planning?

<p>The process of creating alternative plans to be implemented in case of unforeseen events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is scenario planning?

<p>A strategic planning method used to make flexible long-term plans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is benchmarking?

<p>The process of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is competitive advantage?

<p>A condition or circumstance that puts a company in a favorable or superior business position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is strategy?

<p>A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is strategy formulation?

<p>The process of defining the strategy or direction of an organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is SWOT analysis?

<p>A strategic planning technique used to identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the BCG Matrix?

<p>A tool used to evaluate the strategic position of a business brand portfolio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a question mark in the BCG Matrix?

<p>A term used in the BCG Matrix for products with low market share in a high-growth market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a star in the BCG Matrix?

<p>A term used in the BCG Matrix for products with high market share in a high-growth market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a cash cow in the BCG Matrix?

<p>A term used in the BCG Matrix for products with high market share in a low-growth market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge on the key concepts of decision-making and planning. This quiz covers various types of decisions, decision styles, and planning strategies including short-range and long-range objectives. Understand how these concepts apply in real-world scenarios and improve your strategic thinking skills.

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