A-Z Goal Setting and Planning (Scenario)
Organizations ABC and XYZ are both in the same industry and vie for the same set of customers in the marketplace. At ABC, goals are set at the top level of management each year and then broken into subgoals for each organizational level. Similarly, plans are developed at the top level and then reformulated and delegated to managers at the middle and lower levels. At XYZ, goals are developed at the top level, and then those managers meet with their subordinates at the next lower level to establish mutually agreeable goals. The middle managers then meet with the first-level managers to establish mutually agreeable goals. Finally, the first-level managers meet with each of their employees and establish mutually agreeable goals. Annual plans are then developed by organization members at all levels to meet their specific needs.
-Because these plans only cover a one-year period,they would most likely be classified as ________ plans.
A)operational
B)specific
C)strategic
D)single-use

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the plans developed at both ABC and XYZ only cover a one-year period, they are considered operational plans. Operational plans are short-term plans that set specific objectives and are used to guide day-to-day activities and decisions in an organization. Specific plans, on the other hand, are detailed plans that outline clear and concise actions to achieve a specific goal, while strategic plans are long-term plans that set overall direction and goals for an organization. Single-use plans are plans that are developed for a one-time, non-recurring event, such as a special project or event. Therefore, option A is the best answer as the plans developed in both organizations are operational plans.