Abstract Planning is important in the organizational environment, so it is equally important to understand the differences between, and different models of planning. It is also important to distance planning from other associated issues such as strategic decision-making in terms of providing a definition and analyzing current issues. This paper primarily serves to illustrate planning inside military organization and factors that impact organization's planning process. Ask five or ten different people for a definition of …showed first 75 words of 1113 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1113 total…action on time so that we can always say "Mission accomplished." If the organization involves the right people, if everyone participates whole-heartedly and acts ethically, the organization will develop the perfect plan. References Bateman, T. S., & Snell, S. A. (2004). Management: The New Competitive Landscape, Sixth Edition. New York: The McGraw-Hill. McNamara, C. (1999). Basic Guidelines for Successful Planning Process. Retrieved April 15, 2005, from http://www.mapnp.org/library/plan_dec/gen_plan/gen_plan.htm