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Management Planning
| Nr. | Sadaļas nosaukums | Lpp. |
| 1. | Introduction | 4 |
| 2. | Observations and Findings | 7 |
| 3. | Conclusion | 8 |
| 4. | Bibliography | 9 |
| 5. | Appendixes | 10 |
Demographic changes such as the ageing population, an increase in female workers and a decline in home meal preparation mean that Irish businesses are also focusing on added-value products and services. The type of goods and services demanded by consumers is a function of their social conditioning and their consequent attitudes and beliefs. Consumers are becoming more and more aware of health issues, and their attitudes towards food are constantly changing. “Alfie’s” is adapting its product mix to accommodate an increased demand for organic meals. By employing high quality practices, the organisation is hoping to build competitive advantage and attract and hold a loyal customer base through a continuous service improvement already integrated as part of the organisation’s operations.
Conclusion
A plan is like a map. When you follow a plan, you can always see how much you have progressed towards your project goal and how far you are from your destination. “Alfies” credo is: “Know where you are” ,it is essential for making good decisions on where to go or what to do next.
When you plan something, you should stick to some planning points, SMART objectives. They are set priorities and manage your time to meet deadlines, write a list of actions, set and achieve goals, effectively organize your daily actions, make smarter decisions faster and organize your list into a plan. Decide on the order of your action steps.
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For an organisation to be effective and in order for management to set clear actionable and realistic goals planning is now more than ever at the forefront of management theory. It is often called the primary management function as it establishes the basis for all other things managers do. Essentially it encompasses the practice of the end goals justifying the means. Also, planning is needed to get input from clients to ensure that their actual needs are known and acted upon. This can put the organisation in a better position to understand how it could expand or enhance its services. A good plan can demonstrate that the organisation is making the best possible use of its resources to the benefit of the clients whom it serves.
