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Which type of planning focuses on long-term goals and the overall direction of an organization?

  • Strategic planning (correct)
  • Contingency planning
  • Tactical planning
  • Operational planning

    • Operational planning is primarily concerned with short-term objectives and day-to-day activities.

    True

    What is one key benefit of planning in an organization?

    Reduces risk and uncertainty

    The process of systematically developing action programs to reach business objectives is called _____ planning.

    <p>planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of planning with their descriptions:

    <p>Strategic planning = Long-term goals and vision Tactical planning = Short-term actions to implement strategy Operational planning = Day-to-day management activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organizational types is characterized by high growth and seeks new market opportunities?

    <p>Prospector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Defenders primarily aim to innovate and explore new product lines.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main factors considered in the BCG Matrix?

    <p>Rate of growth and market share</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An organization that reacts to competitors' actions without a clear strategic approach is referred to as a ______.

    <p>Reactor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of organizational strategy with its characteristics:

    <p>Prospector = Seeks new opportunities and innovation Defender = Protects current customers Analyser = Maintains current market with some innovation Reactor = Lacks a clear strategic approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of planning is characterized by long-term orientation, typically over 5 years?

    <p>Strategic planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Operational planning focuses on the overall mission and objectives of an organization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one technique that can improve the planning process.

    <p>SWOT Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of the Management by Objectives (MBO) approach?

    <p>Improved employee motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Strategic planning takes place at the ______ level of an organization.

    <p>top</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of plans to their characteristics:

    <p>Operational Planning = Concerned with short-term functions Strategic Planning = Long-term orientation Tactical Planning = Translates strategic plans into actions Contingency Planning = Prepared for unexpected events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Employees are always satisfied with the goals set under MBO.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MBO stand for?

    <p>Management by Objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes repetitive plans?

    <p>Plans that apply regularly and cover routine operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In MBO, performance standards and feedback loops help with _____ of the employees.

    <p>controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The MBO process focuses solely on top management objectives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following aspects of SWOT analysis with their definitions:

    <p>Strengths = Internal attributes that support successful outcomes Weaknesses = Internal attributes that hinder success Opportunities = External conditions that can be leveraged for success Threats = External conditions that may pose challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step of the planning process?

    <p>Define corporate objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of MBO?

    <p>Enhanced clarity of goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MBO requires a proficient manager for effective implementation.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one external factor in SWOT analysis.

    <p>Competition, economy, politics, or culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    MG4031 Management Principles - Planning

    • Planning is a crucial management function, forming the framework for subsequent management activities.
    • Planning involves systematically developing action programs by analyzing, evaluating, and selecting various opportunities to meet agreed business objectives.
    • Planning bridges the gap between an organization's current state and its desired future state, thus mitigating risk and uncertainty.
    • Different types of planning exist, categorized as strategic, tactical, and operational.
    • Strategic planning, high-level, focuses on long-term (over 5 years) organizational objectives, including mission statements, strategic goals, and business plans.
    • Tactical planning, medium-term, interprets strategic plans to develop operations-related activities.
    • Operational planning, short-term, concentrates on day-to-day operations, offering guidelines for immediate action.

    Key Dimensions of Plans

    • Time: Short-term operational plans contrasting with long-term strategic plans.
    • Scope: Broad plans versus narrow plans.
    • Level: Top-level, middle-level, or lower-level plans.
    • Repetitiveness: Single plans (tailored to specific situations) or standard plans (routine tasks).

    Hierarchy of Plans

    • Purpose/Mission: An enduring statement describing the organization's core purpose.
    • Objectives: Specific goals that need to be accomplished to achieve the mission.
    • Strategies: Actions planned to achieve objectives.
    • Policies: Guidelines for decision-making.
    • Procedures: Step-by-step processes for implementation.
    • Rules: Prescribed conduct and behavior with no discretion.
    • Programs: Detailed actions within a defined time frame.
    • Budgets: Numerical representations of resource allocation and utilization.

    Planning Process Schematic

    • The planning process includes steps like defining corporate objectives.
    • External and internal analysis is conducted.
    • Objectives are revised if needed.
    • Plans are developed at strategic, tactical, and operational levels.
    • Feedback is critical to the process.

    Techniques for Improving Planning

    • Management by Objectives (MBO): A subordinate-manager technique that sets performance standards for subordinates.
    • Business-Level Techniques: SWOT analysis, Miles and Snow Typology, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix provide insights into internal and external environments.

    MBO Process

    • Managers set performance standards.
    • Subordinates propose their goals.
    • Goals are quantified and set with specific timelines.
    • Performance reviews occur at periodic intervals.

    Advantages of MBO

    • Employees develop a clearer understanding of goals.
    • Planning is improved with agreed commitments.
    • Controls become easier.
    • Motivation enhances.
    • Employee appraisal becomes easier to perform.

    Disadvantages of MBO

    • If implemented poorly, employees may feel coerced.
    • Goal incompatibility may arise between different units.
    • Focus on measurable objectives may exclude better ones.
    • Inflexible nature in changing environments.
    • Requires competent management.

    SWOT Analysis

    • The analysis focuses on internal strengths and weaknesses of an organization, and external opportunities and threats.
    • Focus is on internal strengths/weaknesses and external opportunities/threats to the business.

    Miles and Snow Typology

    • Different approaches include prospector, defender, analyzer, and reactor strategies for businesses to adopt based on their competitive environment.

    BCG Matrix

    • The matrix examines market growth and market share of various products and services to direct business strategy.
    • Classifies product portfolios into question marks, stars, cash cows, and dogs based on growth and market share.

    Summary of Planning

    • Effective planning is linked to success and failure.
    • Poor planning can involve inadequate funding, poor marketing, unreliable suppliers, and a lack of planning at various levels.
    • Planning takes place at strategic, tactical, and operational levels, structured hierarchically for smooth implementation.
    • MBO, which is a management technique, emphasizes ownership in the context of subordinate-manager relationships.
    • The importance of strategy and product lifecycle in business planning cannot be understated.

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    Test your knowledge on various types of planning and organizational strategies. This quiz covers long-term and operational planning, benefits of planning, and the BCG Matrix. Match different types of strategies with their descriptions and understand the characteristics of high-growth organizations.

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