Planning and Organizing CHAPTER 4 Planning and Organizing 4.1 The Planning Function 4.2 Using Planning Tools 4.3 The Organizing Function 4.4 Developing Effective Organizations
4.1 The Planning Function DLT Recognize the importance of planning to business success. Differentiate between strategic and operational planning. CHAPTER 4
Why Plan? The value of a business plan The importance of planning CHAPTER 4
Elements of a Business Plan Nature of the business Goals and objectives Marketing plan Financial plan Organizational plan CHAPTER 4
Levels of Planning Strategic planning Operational planning CHAPTER 4
4.2 Using Planning Tools DLT Identify the characteristics of effective goals. Describe several business planning tools and how they are used. CHAPTER 4
Establishing Direction Goals Characteristics of effective goals Specific and meaningful Achievable Clearly communicated Consistent with each other and with overall company goals CHAPTER 4
Planning Tools Budgets Schedules Standards Policies Procedures Research CHAPTER 4
Procedure for Admitting Employees and Visitors CHAPTER 4
4.3 The Organizing Function DLT Describe factors that managers should consider when organizing work. Discuss how the characteristics of good organization contribute to a more effective work environment. CHAPTER 4
Organizing Work The role of organization charts The process of organizing work Division of work Facilities and working conditions Employees CHAPTER 4
Organization Chart For Part of a Retail Business CHAPTER 4
Organization Chart for Ingram Company CHAPTER 4
Organization Chart for Ingram & Kerr CHAPTER 4
Organization Chart for Ingram Kerr, Inc. CHAPTER 4
Characteristics of Good Organization Responsibility and authority Accountability Unity of command Span of control CHAPTER 4
4.4 Developing Effective Organizations DLT Describe the strengths and weaknesses of four types of organizational structures. Make recommendations for improving business organization. CHAPTER 4
Types of Organizational Structures Line organization Line-and-staff organization Matrix organization Team organization CHAPTER 4
Line Organization CHAPTER 4
Line-and-Staff Organization CHAPTER 4
Improving Business Organization Decentralized organization Flattened organization CHAPTER 4