Planning Process in Management

Internet Article Summary-Planning
Any major building project begins with a plan or blueprint. It is necessary to insure that the general concept or vision can be constructed. It also helps to insure that the building process runs smoothly and that the building process does not constantly have to overcome obstacles. The strategic planning process for any business serves the same purpose. It communicates what needs to be done to try and accomplish the aspiration objectives of the organization while being aware of the organization’s resources. Management planning takes this process one step further by setting specific goals to reach the organization’s aspiration goals. In this paper, I will discuss some of the problems with strategic and management planning, compare and contrast strategic planning and management planning, relate the concept of planning to my own organization, Verizon Wireless, and explain the relationship among environmental and social considerations of manageme...