ADM 1100 Lecture 6: Chapter 9 Review
15 Dec 2019
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Developing a set of plans to coordinate work. Informal: not written down, short-term focus, specific to an organizational unit: formal: written, specific, and long-term focus, involves shared goals for the organization. The quality of planning and implementation affects performance more than the extent of planning. Formal planning must be used for several years before begins to affect performance. ~ documents that outline how goals will be met. Stated goals: official statements of what an organization says, and what it wants its stakeholders to believe its goals are. Real goals: goals that an organization actually pursues, as defined by the actions of its members. Position the organization in terms of its environment. Specific details of how to achieve goals. Long-term plans: time frame exceeding 3 years. Short-term plans: time frame of 1 year or less. Specific plans: leave no room for interpretation. Directional plans: flexible set as general guidelines. Single-use plan: one-time plan designed for a unique situation.
