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What does planning attempt to manage?

Competitor strategies and tactics

Internal, controllable factors on the firm's strengths, weaknesses, objectives, and goals

Market demand and customer preferences

External, uncontrollable factors on the firm's strengths, weaknesses, objectives, and goals (correct)

What does strategic planning commit corporate resources to?

Country products and markets to increase competitiveness and profits (correct)

Local community projects for social responsibility

Global expansion without market analysis

New technologies without evaluating market demand

What is a key to successful planning according to the text?

Evaluating company objectives, including management's commitment and philosophical orientation to international business (correct)

Relying solely on individual decision makers' intuition

Following industry norms without questioning their relevance

Ignoring company objectives and focusing solely on market trends

Why is the process of planning important?

It forces decision makers to examine all factors that affect the success of a marketing program Signup and view all the answers

Which type of planning pertains to specific actions and the allocation of resources used to implement strategic planning goals in specific markets?

Tactical planning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of strategic planning?

Allocation of resources and long- and short-term goals Signup and view all the answers

At what level are tactical plans made?

Local level Signup and view all the answers

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Planning and Strategic Planning

Planning attempts to manage uncertainty and risk.
Strategic planning commits corporate resources to achieving specific goals and objectives.
A key to successful planning is to establish a clear understanding of the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Importance of Planning

The process of planning is important because it allows organizations to prepare for and respond to changes in their environment.

Types of Planning

Operational planning pertains to specific actions and the allocation of resources used to implement strategic planning goals in specific markets.

Strategic Planning

The primary focus of strategic planning is to identify and allocate resources to achieve long-term organizational goals and objectives.
Tactical plans are made at the functional or departmental level.

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Test your knowledge of strategic planning and management with this quiz. Learn about how external factors can impact a firm's goals and strategies, the process of planning, and how strategic plans allocate resources to increase competitiveness and profits.