Downs wants to formulate a plan that lays out general guidelines for his employees and leaves room for interpretation.Which of the following types of plans would best suit his requirement?
A) informal
B) specific
C) directional
D) standing

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A directional plan provides general guidelines and allows room for interpretation by the employees, which aligns with Downs' requirement. Informal plans are unstructured and do not provide clear guidelines, specific plans offer detailed and specific guidelines, and standing plans are specifically designed to address recurring or routine situations.

Downs Wants to Formulate a Plan That Lays Out General