Planning is essential for organizations and involves determining the best path to reach goals. [1] The responsibilities for planning lie with all managers, though strategic planning starts with top management. [2] Goals provide clear purpose and direction, and should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. [3] The main types of planning are strategic, tactical and operational. Strategic planning guides the organization's direction, tactical planning implements strategic plans, and operational planning handles recurring and single-use situations. [4] Planning involves different time frames from long-range to short-range which should be integrated. Contingency planning identifies alternatives for unexpected conditions. [5] Roadblocks to effective planning include environmental
Planning is essential for organizations and involves determining the best path to reach goals. [1] The responsibilities for planning lie with all managers, though strategic planning starts with top management. [2] Goals provide clear purpose and direction, and should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. [3] The main types of planning are strategic, tactical and operational. Strategic planning guides the organization's direction, tactical planning implements strategic plans, and operational planning handles recurring and single-use situations. [4] Planning involves different time frames from long-range to short-range which should be integrated. Contingency planning identifies alternatives for unexpected conditions. [5] Roadblocks to effective planning include environmental
Planning is essential for organizations and involves determining the best path to reach goals. [1] The responsibilities for planning lie with all managers, though strategic planning starts with top management. [2] Goals provide clear purpose and direction, and should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. [3] The main types of planning are strategic, tactical and operational. Strategic planning guides the organization's direction, tactical planning implements strategic plans, and operational planning handles recurring and single-use situations. [4] Planning involves different time frames from long-range to short-range which should be integrated. Contingency planning identifies alternatives for unexpected conditions. [5] Roadblocks to effective planning include environmental
Dr. Nurfitri Ekantari GAGAL MERENCANAKAN = MERENCANAKAN KEGAGALAN Learning Objectives • Discuss the nature of planning, including its purpose and where the responsibilities for planning lie within the organization. • Define goals, note their purpose, and identify the steps in the goal- setting process. • Identify and define three major kinds of plans. • Describe three major time frames for planning and how these time frames are integrated within organizations. • Define contingency planning and describe contingency events. • Discuss how to manage the planning process by avoiding the roadblocks to effective planning. Planning in Organizations • Plan: blueprint or framework of how organization expects to achieve its goals. • Planning: determining which path to follow in attempting to reach a goal. • Planning: determining which is the best approach to a particular goal. • Planning activities: serve to project image of managerial competence. Planning in Organizations • Responsibilities for Planning • All managers involved in planning process. • In large organizations, planning starts with top management. • In smaller organizations, top managers plan alone or with participation of others in organization. • Middle managers assist with strategic planning and undertake tactical planning. • First-line managers assist with tactical planning and developing operational plans. The Nature of Organizational Goals • Definition and Purpose of Goals • Goal: desired state or condition organization wants to achieve. • Goals: clear purpose or direction for organization. • Essential for both management and employees to know company goals. The Nature of Organizational Goals • Types of Goals • Goals by management level • Organization’s purpose: its reason for existence. • Organization’s mission: way it attempts to fulfill its purpose. • Goals by organizational area • Goals by time frame and specificity • Specificity: extent to which goal is precise or general. The Nature of Organizational Goals The Nature of Organizational Goals • Steps in Setting Goals • Scan environment for opportunities and threats. • Assess organizational strengths and weaknesses. • Establish organizational goals that match strengths and weaknesses with opportunities and threats. • Set unit and subunit goals. • Monitor progress. The Nature of Organizational Goals • Guidelines for Setting Goals (SMART) • S: specific, significant, stretching • M: measurable, meaningful, motivational • A: agreed upon, attainable, achievable, acceptable, action-oriented • R: realistic, relevant, reasonable, rewarding, results- oriented • T: timely, time-based, time-targeted, tangible, trackable, time-bound The Nature of Organizational Goals • Managing Multiple Goals • Goal optimization • Balancing and trading off between different goals for sake of organizational effectiveness. • Allows organization to pursue unified vision and helps managers maintain consistency in their actions. Kinds of Planning • Strategic Planning • Formulates broad goals and plans developed by top managers to guide general directions of organization. • Tactical Planning • Focuses on people and actions and how to implement strategic plans already developed. Kinds of Planning • Operational Planning • Standing plans: plans for handling recurring and relatively routine situations. • Policies • Standard operating procedures (SOPs) • Rules and regulations Kinds of Planning • Operational Planning • Single-use plans: plans handling one-time-only events. • Program • Project Time Frames for Planning • Long-Range Planning: several years to several decades; associated with activities. • Intermediate Planning: one to five years; building blocks of long-range plans. • Short-Range Planning: one year or less; day-to-day activities. • Integrating time frames Contingency Planning • Contingency Planning • Identify alternative courses of action if various conditions arise. • Develop initial plan • Change to contingency plan • Change to another contingency plan • Identification of contingency events • Crises Contingency Planning Managing the Planning Process • Roadblocks to Effective Planning • Environment • Resistance to change • Situational constraints • Poor goal setting • Time and expense Managing the Planning Process • Avoiding the Roadblocks • Start at the top • Recognize the limits • Communicate • Participate • Integrate • Develop contingency plans TERIMA KASIH