1. Why is planning an important activity for engineer managers?

- Planning is an important activity for an engineer manager since it helps him/her to set
certain goals and objectives as well as identify various ways on how to achieve those
goals or objectives. It also minimizes the risk of taking unnecessary actions that might
lead to adverse situations. Thinking ahead of time of what may occur in the future
such as various changes in the market and adverse calamities will help the engineer
manager to select the best course of action and prepare alternative options. It will lead
also the company as well to a certain direction that aims for the success and
betterment of all. It brings forth creativeness in formulating new ideas and utilizes the
available information such as suggestions of subordinates to clients to come up with
fresh ideas that might help for the success of the company. Planning is essential for
the success of all because it precedes all actions and decisions on how to achieve a
certain objective, thus planning makes the engineer manager better equipped to
prepare for the future as well as managing time and utilizing all available resources to
maximum potential.
2. How may planning be defined?
- Planning is the setting up ways on how to achieve a desire goal. It involves
determination of objectives, formulation of programs and courses of actions in
attaining those goals, developing schedules and timings of action and assigning of
responsibilities for their implementation. Planning precedes all efforts and actions, as
it is the plans and strategies that determine the kind of decisions and activities
required for the attainment of the desired goals.
3. What is meant by company mission?
- A company mission is the description of the company’s goal or objective. It explains
why the company exist, their purpose and what the company does best for its
customers, employees and for the whole organization.
4. What are steps in planning process?
1. Recognizing need for Action
2. Setting Objectives
3. Developing Premises
4. Identifying Alternatives
5. Examining Alternative Course of Action
6. Selecting Alternatives
7. Formulating Supporting Plan
8. Implementation of Plan