Nature and Benefits of Planning

Planning- is defined as a management function that focuses on setting objectives and determining how
to achieve those objectives (Shermerhorn, 2011).
-planning needs clarity and purpose
-discovery of alternative paths
-planning is essentially having a roadmap where you map your goal/destination and then selecting the
best route to get there.

BENEFFITS OF PLANNING

-Manages set the objectives for the organization and its different divisions
-Planning is necessary to achieve what needs to be addressed.
-Planning makes managers better prepared to handle numerous factors
-better achieve objectives if they have a well-crafted plan
-managers recognize the need for planning because of its many benefits that ensure a successful
organizational performance.

THE VARIOUS BENEFITS OF PLANNING

1.) It sharpens Focus

-gives them a clear sense of direction and purpose

-compels managers to constantly think about their target objectives and accountabilities of their own
units.

-clarity of purpose sets in when goals are figured out

-clear eye of the target, lay out steps to achieve the specific target

-if mind is focused on the target