I) Objectives
The objectives must be properly set to attain the organizational goals i.e. They should
S - Specific
M- Measurable
A-Attainable
R-Realistic
T-Time bound
2) Strategies
These are the preferred means to achieve set objectives
3) Resources
These are constraints on the courses of actions implemented by the organization.
They include raw materials, financial resources human resources time, technology and
information resources
4) Implementation
Involves assignment and direction of resources required potential resources and allocation or use
of these resources
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