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Chapter4

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Planning   show
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Types of planning   show
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show -Provides direction -Reduces uncertainty -Minimizes waste and redundancy -Sets the standards for controlling  
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show -Formal planning is associated with: *Higher profits and returns of assets. *Positive financial results. -The quality of planning and implementation affects performance more than the extent of planning. -The external environment can reduce the impact  
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show Goals plan  
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show -Desired outcomes for individuals, groups, or entire organizations -Provide direction and evaluation performance criteria  
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Plans   show
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show Financial Goals Strategic Goals Stated Goals versus Real Goals  
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Financial Goals   show
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Strategic Goals   show
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show Broadly-worded official statements of the organization (intended for public consumption) that may be irrelevant to its real goals (what actually goes on in the organization).  
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State Goals   show
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Real Goals   show
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Strategic Plans   show
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show Specify the details of how the overall goals are to be achieved. Cover short time period  
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Long-Term Plans   show
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Short-Term Plans   show
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Specific Plans   show
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Directional Plans   show
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show A one-time plan specifically designed to meet the need of a unique situation.  
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Standing Plans   show
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show Broad goals are set at the top of the organization. Goals are then broken into subgoals for each organizational level. Assumes that top management knows best because they can see the “big picture.” Goals are intended to direct, guide, and constrain fro  
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show Specific performance goals are jointly determined by employees and managers. Progress toward accomplishing goals is periodically reviewed. Rewards are allocated on the basis of progress towards the goals. Key elements of MBO: Goal specificity, partici  
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show The organization’s overall objectives and strategies are formulated. Major objectives are allocated among divisional and departmental units. Unit managers collaboratively set specific objectives for their units with their managers. Specific objectives  
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Reason for MBO Success   show
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show Not as effective in dynamic environments that require constant resetting of goals. Overemphasis on individual accomplishment may create problems with teamwork. Allowing the MBO program to become an annual paperwork shuffle.  
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Characteristics of Well-Designed Goals   show
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Steps in Goal Setting   show
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Contingency Factors in A Manager’s Planning   show
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show Establishing a formal planning department A group of planning specialists who help managers write organizational plans. Planning is a function of management; it should never become the sole responsibility of planners. Involving organizational members i  
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Criticisms of Planning   show
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Effective Planning in Dynamic Environments   show
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