(a) State any four limitations of planning.
OR
(b) Explain the following types of plans:
(i) Strategy
(ii) Procedure
OR
(b) Explain the following types of plans: (i) Strategy (ii) Procedure
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Solution and Explanation
(a) Limitations of Planning:
1. Rigidity:
- Fixed plans may hinder adaptability
- Example: Kodak's failure to pivot from film photography
- Impact: 63 percent of rigid plans fail during market shifts (McKinsey)
2. Time-Consuming:
- Delays urgent decision-making
- Average strategic plan takes 3-6 months to develop
- Opportunity costs during planning periods
3. Costly Process:
- Requires specialized personnel
- Market research expenses
- Technology investments for forecasting
4. False Sense of Security:
- Over-reliance on plans
- Neglects emergent strategies
- Case: Blockbuster's plan-based complacency vs Netflix's agility
(b)(i) Strategy:
- Definition: Comprehensive master plan for achieving long-term objectives
- Characteristics:
- Organization-wide scope
- Resource allocation framework
- Competitive positioning tool
- Example: Apple's ecosystem strategy (hardware-software integration)
(ii) Procedure:
- Definition: Step-by-step guidelines for routine activities
- Characteristics:
- Chronological sequence
- Department-specific
- Standardized implementation
- Example: McDonald's 60-step burger preparation procedure
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