1. Operational planning differs from strategic planning in that:
A. it focuses on long-term goals.
B. it involves a planning department.
C. it involves setting objectives for an organization as a whole.
D. it is performed by middle managers.
2. Operational planning is best defined as the process of:
A. accurately linking operational planning with financial planning.
B. developing objectives that specify how each department will support organizational goals.
C. planning what to do if the original plans or objectives set by an organization don't work out.
D. creating long-term goals for the organization or company as a whole.
3. Which of the following is a defining characteristic of strategic planning?
A. It lays down objectives for specific departments and not for the entire firm.
B. It covers a comparatively large time span that is usually over a year.
C. It is primarily aimed at making employees focus on their role in supporting the company's goals.
D. It is typically performed by middle managers and supervisors.