The table below lists several steps involved in tactical planning. For each step listed, indicate whether it is associated with the development or the execution of tactical plans.

	Developing	Executing
Communicate throughout process
Determine human resource needs
Identify the time constraints involved
Obtain information needed
Understand strategic plans

Use your knowledge of the development and execution of tactical plans to answer the following questions.

Which of the following factors are relevant for successfully executing tactical plans? Check all that apply.

- Each decision maker must have the information and resources necessary for getting the job done.

- The manager needs to evaluate every possible course of action in light of the goal.

- The manager must monitor ongoing activities derived from the plan to be sure the results are as expected.

- Top management must be notified at each critical stage of the tactical plans execution.

- The team members must be congratulated for each successful step.

In your role as project leader for the organizations involvement in the annual United Way campaign, you have planned a party to mark the end of the fundraising initiative.

What must you do to ensure the party is implemented successfully?

- Anticipate low attendance among third-shift employees

- Thank people for attending the party for the United Way initiative

- Notify your supervisor that some of the funds for the United Way initiative will be used on a party

- Allocate the necessary time for employees who will help set up the party