Haley or Matthew's Story: Planned Pregnancy, A
There is much a woman needs to learn prior to conceiving a child and during the 38 weeks of pregnancy. For example, the risk of neural tube defect is reduced by taking folic acid in the pre conceptual and early conceptual period. Good nutrition and ...
Strategic Planning Options
There is a wide range of corporate strategies that can be utilized, depending on the needs and circumstances of a particular company. Once a strategy has been determined, an organization may then elect to utilize one or more specific techniques for ...
Strategic Planning
Strategic planning, which often involves looking three to five years into the future, is critical if an organization is to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.
Human Resources and Planning
The notion that an organization's human resources are vital assets that should be included in each aspect of strategic planning sounds logical and obvious. But, in reality, the idea of integrating human resources into the fabric of strategic plannin...
Developing Goals, Objectives and Strategies
An organization's mission is the foundation upon which planning relies. After analyzing the future environment that is anticipated, both within and outside the organization, specific goals, objectives and strategies can be developed.
Need for Strategic Planning, The
Because the level of economic competition has significantly increased in recent years, the need for effective strategic planning has likewise intensified. The essence of strategic planning for any organization is determining where it wants to be at ...
Small Business Management Case Study: "Merry Maids"
This clip profiles a "Merry Maids" franchise in the home cleaning industry. The owner of the franchise does most of the staffing and controlling herself, although she relies on a Merry Maids software program for help with long-term planning.
Finding A Niche
This clip explains that a business idea will generally not lead to a successful business venture unless it stands out from the competition.
Planning
This clip explores the management function known as planning. The clip explains that it is important to establish clear goals and forecast trends and events in order to make good decisions. Nonetheless, the clip notes, planning is often neglected in...
Developing a Business Strategy
Once an organization has amassed adequate knowledge and understanding of both itself and the environment in which it operates, it can begin to focus on specific strategic options.