The functions of management planning can range from highly complex to just simple and basic. Nonetheless, the significance of planning continues to be the most valuable tool to an organization's success. The purpose of this paper will summarize an article about basic guidelines and typical phases in management planning. The types of managerial plans and their differences and similarities will be discussed. Concepts of this article will be related to my own organization. The relationship …showed first 75 words of 1285 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1285 total…works for a business to look ahead, allocate resources, focus on key points, and prepare for problems and opportunities. Businesses need plans to optimize growth and development according to plans and priorities. How these guidelines are applied during the planning process will determine your organization's overall success. References McNamara, Carter, MBA, Ph.D. (1999). Basic Guidelines for Successful Planning Process. [On-line Article]. Available at: http://WWW.mapnp.org/library/plan_dec/gen-_plan/gen-_plan.thm