According to the textbook, ________ plans provide focus but do not lock managers into specific goals or courses of action.
A)strategic
B)single-use
C)directional
D)specific
E)standing

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Directional plans provide general guidance and focus while still allowing flexibility to managers to adjust goals and strategies as needed. Strategic plans are more specific and provide a clear roadmap for achieving long-term objectives. Single-use and specific plans are designed for a particular event or situation and are not flexible in nature. Standing plans are ongoing and repetitive in nature and do not provide the necessary focus for achieving specific goals.

According to the Textbook, ________ Plans Provide Focus but Do