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Planning and Organizing
Planning and Organizing
The Nature of Planning Types of Plans and Planning Planning for Change Planning Your Own Time Organizing for Success
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Forecasting
Forecasting: Predicting future needs on the basis of historical data, present conditions, and assured future. Forecasting controls staffing, purchasing, and production decisions. Forecasting is a very important function!
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Day-by-Day Planning
Top priority of the first line supervisor. Primary concern is what is to be done, who will be doing it, and adjusting various standing plans. Plan before the day begins. Establish routines simplify planning. Whenever possible reduce risks by increasing predictability. 10
Organizing
Lack of organization is a major contributor to crisis. A well-organized and efficient unit is one in which:
Lines of authority and responsibility are clearly drawnand observed. Jobs, procedures, and standards are clearly definedand followed. People know what to do and how to do itand they do it. Standards of quality, quantity, and performance are clearly setand met.
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