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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 that is 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?
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What is planning?
What is planning?
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What are objectives?
What are objectives?
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What are short-range plans?
What are short-range plans?
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What are strategic plans?
What are strategic plans?
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What are operational/tactical plans?
What are operational/tactical plans?
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What is a policy?
What is a policy?
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What are rules?
What are rules?
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What are procedures?
What are procedures?
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What is forecasting?
What is forecasting?
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What is contingency planning?
What is contingency planning?
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What is scenario planning?
What is scenario planning?
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What is benchmarking?
What is benchmarking?
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What is competitive advantage?
What is competitive advantage?
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What is a strategy?
What is a strategy?
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What is strategy formulation?
What is strategy formulation?
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What is a SWOT analysis?
What is a SWOT analysis?
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What is a BCG Matrix?
What is a BCG Matrix?
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What is a question mark?
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What is a cash cow?
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Study Notes
Key Planning Concepts
- Decision: A conclusion or resolution reached after careful consideration.
- Programmed Decision: A pre-determined decision based on established rules or processes.
- Non-Programmed Decision: A decision made in response to a unique or unusual situation.
- Crisis: A period of intense difficulty or danger that demands immediate action.
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Decision Maker Types:
- Avoider: Someone who avoids making decisions.
- Solver: Someone who actively seeks to resolve problems.
- Seeker: Someone who actively searches for information and solutions.
- Planning: The process of creating strategies and approaches for achieving objectives.
- Objectives: Specific and measurable results to be achieved within a timeframe.
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Planning Horizons:
- Short-Range Plans: Plans covering one year or less.
- Long-Range Plans: Plans covering more than one year.
- Strategic Plans: Long-term plans defining organizational goals and methods.
- Operational/Tactical Plans: Detailed plans to execute strategic plans.
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Planning Tools & Frameworks:
- Policies: Guiding principles for decision-making.
- Rules: Explicit regulations governing conduct.
- Procedures: Established methods for undertaking tasks.
- Budgets: Financial plans outlining anticipated revenue and expenses.
- Project: A temporary venture to create a unique product or service.
- Forecasting: Predicting future trends based on historical data.
- Contingency Planning: Developing alternative plans for unforeseen events.
- Scenario Planning: A strategic planning method for flexible long-term plans.
- Benchmarking: Comparing business practices and performance metrics to industry best practices.
- Competitive Advantage: A superior position in the market compared to competitors.
- Strategy: A plan of action to achieve a broader objective.
- Strategy Formulation: Determining an organization's strategic direction.
- SWOT Analysis: Identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
- PESTLE Analysis: Examining Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors.
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BCG Matrix: Evaluating the strategic position of a business portfolio.
- Question Mark: Products with low market share in high-growth markets.
- Star: Products with high market share in high-growth markets.
- Cash Cow: Products with high market share in low-growth markets.
- Dog: Products with low market share in low-growth markets.
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Description
Test your knowledge on key planning concepts including decision types, planning horizons, and the roles of decision makers. This quiz covers essential strategies for effective planning and decision-making processes. Challenge yourself to understand the differences between programmed and non-programmed decisions as well as short and long-term planning.