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Foundations of Planning

Foundations of Planning

This course is part of Principles of Management Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Develop effective organizational plans by applying the goal-setting process and navigating common challenges.

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There is 1 module in this course

Master the strategic planning process to create clear, actionable roadmaps for achieving organizational goals. This course demonstrates how to build a framework for allocating resources efficiently, making informed decisions, managing risks, and identifying future opportunities. By the end of this course, you will be able to develop comprehensive plans that guide your organization toward success while skillfully navigating potential challenges.

Our primary focus in this course will be on the foundations of planning, which stand as a fundamental pillar guiding organizations in their pursuit of objectives and goals. You will also learn how planning establishes a roadmap for resource allocation, offering a framework for decision-making, risk management, and the identification of potential opportunities and challenges.

What's included

1 video2 assignments3 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

Planning: Purposes, Types & Concerns3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Practice Quiz30 minutes
Graded Quiz30 minutes

3 app itemsTotal 55 minutes

Reading: Defining Planning pp. 176-17810 minutes
Reading: Contemporary Theories of Motivation pp. 359-36920 minutes
Reading: Types of Planning and Contingency Factors pp. 178-19125 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Purpose of Planning5 minutes
Interactive: Planning Types5 minutes
Interactive: Contingency Factors in Planning5 minutes
Interactive: Contemporary Issues in Planning5 minutes

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