Bret Nunnelly, lab manager, devised a schedule so that the lab chemists could run the experiments over the next two weeks. This decision is part of operational planning because it

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translates broad strategic goals and plans into specific goals and plans relevant to a particular portion of the organization.

focuses on the major actions a unit must take to fulfill its part of the strategic plan.

involves a specific procedure that is required at lower levels of the organization.

involves making decisions about the organization's long$-$term goals and strategies.

has a strong external orientation and covers major portions of the organization.