Operational planning assumes the existence of:
A) goals and objectives and specifies ways to achieve them.
B) a mission statement of the organization and specifies ways to develop the goals and objectives for the strategies.
C) a strategic plan.
D) a tactical plan and specifies ways to achieve the goals.

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Operational planning is a process that involves setting specific goals, objectives, and targets and identifying the necessary resources and actions required to achieve them. It assumes the existence of established goals and objectives and aims to specify the ways to attain them. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choice B is incorrect because it refers to the process of developing goals and objectives, not operational planning. Choice C is incorrect because operational planning is a subset of strategic planning. Choice D is incomplete because it only refers to tactical planning without addressing the need for goals and objectives.

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