MGT 3200 : MGMT 3200CH5
Document Summary
Planning choosing a goal and developing a method or strategy to achieve that goal. Intensified effort (people to work harder: persistence (to work hard for extended periods, direction (to engage in behaviors directly related to goal accomplishment, creation of task strategies (to think of better ways to do their jobs) Impedes change and prevents or slows adaptation: creates a false sense of certainty, detachment of planners. 5 steps to making a plan that works: set s. m. a. r. t. Goals: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely, developing commitment to goals increase workers" goal commitment the determination to achieve a goal. Set goals collectively: make the goal public, obtain top management"s support, developing effective action plans. Making small simultaneous investments in many alternative plans. A cushion of resources, like extra time or money, that can be used to address and adapt to unanticipated changes. Starting at the top (longer range: strategic plans.
