Classify the following decisions as being characteristic of strategic planning, tactical planning, managerial control, or operational control.

• Determining the mix of products to manufacture this year
• Examining whether the number of defective goods manufactured is within a certain range
• Expanding a product line overseas
• Determining the best distribution route
• Examining whether the cost of raw materials is within a certain range
• Examining whether personnel development cost is rising
• Employing more automated manufacturing this year
• Examining whether the amount of scrap material is acceptable
• Building a new plant facility
• Examining whether employees’ attitudes are improving
• Examining whether production levels are within a predicted range
• Making purchasing arrangements with a new supplier
• Increasing production capabilities this year by purchasing a more efficient piece of machinery
• Closing a plant