2. Management Planning Flashcards
A methodical selection of a set of complimentary action for the purpose of pursuing a goal
Planning
Why do we plan?
To achieve the objectives of the organization
2 types of plans
- long-range plans (LRPs)
- short-range plans (SRPs)
First step in laboratory planning
Management by Objectives (MBO)
MBO ecourages
Discussion
Interaction
Consensus decision-making
Hierarchy of plans
- purpose/mission
- objectives/goals
- strategies
- policies
- procedures
- rules
- programs
- budget
2 types pf planning
Strategic planning
Tactical planning
Type of planning; identification of the mission and setting of objectives
Strategic planning
Whose responsibility is strategic planning?
Upper supervisory personnel
Who has final authorit in strategic plaaning?
Laboratory director
Type of planning; deals with the methods for achieving the goals previously indentified
Tactical planning
Type of planning; requires an operational or technical skill
Tactical planning
Whose responsibility is tactical planning?
Supervisory staff
Tactical planning requires _________ and _________
Operational skill
Technical skill
Enumerate the people involved in planning the lab design
- lab director and entire staff
- consultants and designers of labs
- architects/architectural firms
- contractor
