Chapter 1 Flashcards
- the process for preparing for chance and coping with uncertainty for formulating future cause of action.
Planning
it organize our ways and means to attain our goals
it is also a method or device
Planning
- a documented method by which things should be done.
- A listing of courses of action by an individual or groups following a predetermined course of action.
- the “OUTLINE”
Plan
- is an attempt by administration to allocate anticipated resources to meet anticipated service demands.
-general and broader
Police Planning
- is the process of formulating coordinated sequence of methodical activities and the allocation of resources to line units of police organization in order that it can attain its mandated objective or mission.
-specific and detailed
Police Operational Planning
The enterprise must be ready to exhaust the available resources for the achievement of a plan. must be commited or pledge to it.
Principle of Commitment
This principle implies that more emphasis has to be put on that factor which is scarce or limited in supply or extremely costly.
This will help in selecting the most favorable alternative.
Principle of the Limiting Factor
it signifies problem-solving thought process by which past experiences are superimposed on the facts of the present situation and possible future trends.
- learn from past mistakes to improve future actions
Principle of Reflective Thinking
The plan should be so prepared that there is sufficient scope for changing it from time to time. Changes must necessarily be effected in the plan for taking into account new developments that may take place in the course of the operation of the plan.
-alternative
Principle of Flexibility
A major plan is prepared and it is supported by many derivative plans. But all plans must contribute in a positive way towards the achievement of the enterprise objectives.
- supporting/attainment
Principle of Contribution to Enterprise Objectives
to attain the obiectives of the enterprise at the minimum cost and least effort. It must also achieve better results with the minimum of unexpected happenings.
Principle of Efficiency
The essence of planning is the choice among alternative courses of action. There is no need for planning if there is only one way for doing something.
Principle of Selection of Alternatives
There must be complete agreement among the managers in respect of planning premises over which the structure of plan is to be framed.
Principle of Planning Premises
determine the starting and finishing time for each piece of work according to some definite schedule and give practical and concrete shape and form to work performance.
Principle of Timing and Sequence of Operations
This understanding provides the basis for additional knowledge about new facts and matters to the employees. This is needed for improvement in the quality of planning. It also ensures an obligation of the personnel of the enterprise to execute the plan by individual and joint participation.
Principle of Securing Participation
Though major planning function is entrusted to the top management, it is not restricted to the top level only. It is a function of every manager at every level in the organization.
function as a whole
Principle of Pervasiveness
It is prepared in the light of what the competitors are intending to do. Planners must take into account the strategies of the rival organizations; otherwise the planning projection may land them in trouble.
Principle of Strategic Planning
it consists in creating something new for increasing satisfaction of the consumers. This may also be stated as an important strategy of business.
Principle of Innovation
In the course of execution of a plan, certain obstacles may crop up in midway and planning may require revision, alteration or correction.
This allows timely changes in the planning and makes it more effective.
Principle of Follow-up
it refers to the process of determining how to pursue the organizations long term goal w/ the resources expected to be available.
Strategic or Long Range Planning
- it relates to plans w/ determines quantity and quality of efforts and accomplishment. Its application is medium-range durations.
Intermediate or Medium Range Planning
- it refers to the production of plans which determines the schedule of special activity and are applicable from one week to less than a year duration. - daily actions within months
Operational or Short Range Planning
it refers to the process of determining how specific tasks can be accomplished on time with available allocated resources.
Operational or Short Range Planning
- a consideration of political atmosphere, public opinion; ideological aspirations; peace and order; national/community ethics, behavior and discipline in the area where the plan will be implemented.
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