$3.$ Types of Plans

The table below lists the different types of plans that are set at different levels in the organization. Indicate the level of each type of plan, with level $1$ being the highest and level $4$ being the lowest.

Level $1$

Level $2$

Level $3$

Tactical

Strategic

Operational

The table contains the characteristics of different types of organizational plans. Use your knowledge of organizational plans to answer the questions about the table.

Characteristic

A

B

C

Set by Board of directors, top management Upper, middle management Middle, lower$-$level managers

Time frame Long$-$range Intermediate Short$-$range

Focus Sources of competitive advantage Strategic business units Departmental activities

Scope General Somewhat specific Specific and concrete

Given your knowledge of organizational plans, which type of plan is described in column A$?$

Strategic

Tactical

Operational

Given your knowledge of organizational plans, which type of plan is described in column B$?$

Strategic

Tactical

Operational

Of the plans described, which type is optional for organizational success?

Only plans in the B column are necessary

Only plans in the A column are necessary

All three plan types are necessary