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Planning and Decision Making has been developed to give the student the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for the core module in the new BTEC HNC/HND in Business Studies. The workbook looks at organizational planning and decision processes and the constraints and uncertainties within which they take place. From objective setting to SWOT analysis it gives the student a framework for applying techniques as an aid to decision making and contingency planning in every business activity from marketing to finance. The workbook is divided into three main sections: The planning framework, from organizational plans to individual objectives. Decision making, including decision making techniques and processes. Contingency planning, spanning the preparation and evaluation of contingency plans and coping with risk. Packed with examples from real business, self-assessment exercises, assignments and task-based activities, the workbook will be essential for all those taking the new BTEC Higher Nationals.

Table of Contents:
Introduction. Section I: The Planning Framework: 1. Effective Planning. Why planning is important. Management styles. The features of effective plans. The planning cycle. The control loop. 2. Types of plan. Strategic plans. Operational plans. Budgets. Project plans. 3. Ideas into action. Keeing the organisation on course. Policies. Planning in large organisation. Planning in small businesses. Planning in the public sector. 4. Planning for change. The pressure for change. External influences. Internal influences. Analyzing strengths and opportunities. Building a risk window. Section II: Decision Making: 1. What decision making involves. The importance of decision making. Types of decision. Styles of decision making. Key steps in decision making. 2. Obtaining information and decisions. The need for high quality information. Types of information. Sources of information. Information flow and organisational structure. 3. Creative approaches. The need for creativity. The creative organisation. Encouraging creativity. Techniques for creative decision making. 4. Choosing between options. Evaluating options. Choice and the individual. The Choice process. Section III: Contingency Planning: 1. Identifying contingencies. Why is contingency planning important? Approaches to contingency planning. Recognising contingencies. 2. Coping with risk. Risk analysis. Decision modelling. Dealing with contingencies. Section IV: Resources: 1. The pioneers who put people first. 2. Fisons picks up the gauntlet.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780631196754
  • Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Blackwell Publishers
  • Height: 297 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: An Active Learning Approach
  • Width: 210 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0631196757
  • Publisher Date: 30 Apr 2000
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Blackwell Business S.
  • Weight: 774 gr


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