Planning Factors (Scenario)
As vice president of a local manufacturer, you are interested in developing a new organizational plan. However, you are not sure who you should assign to the varying planning tasks. At the same time, several other issues that could deeply affect your business are pending, including rising interest rates and the potential formation of a new employee union. You must also consider your firm's contracts with large vendors that extend five years into the future.
-For the most part, you should assign the operational planning activities to___________.
A) line staff
B) top managers
C) middle managers
D) lower- level managers

Question

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Lower-level managers are typically responsible for operational planning activities as they are closer to the day-to-day operations and can effectively manage and implement short-term plans.

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