Problem 1. Define what is meant by strategic planning.
Problem 2. Distinguish this from long range planning and other forms of planning.
Problem 3. Planning can lead to organizational change: What are the issues that face a manager who plans to bring about organizational change?
Problem 4. How should a planner go about the process of identifying strengths, weaknesses, and distinctive competencies in an organization? What is the impact of the findings on planning?
Problem 5. Discuss the relationship between mission statements, planned change, and unplanned change.