Class 9: (24.2.2009) Types of Plans

Every activity or initiative in an organizzations begins with planning. Durability of a plan depends on its utility. Based on the utility plans are classified as

• Single use Plans : plans made for an occasion such as a programme or event are called Single use plans. Budgets belongs to this category
• Standing Plans-Plans that are made once and used for a longer period are called standing plans- These consists of - Policies, Procedures, Methods and Rules

Policy: provide a broad direction or a top level approach - for example- Licensing policy, advertising policy

Procedure : provide a way to apply policy in some situations

Methods: provide one or more ways in which you can avail a service allowed in policy. For instance - one can obtain degree certificate either in person or in absence

Rules: Restrictions that are applied within a policy