Three different decision$-$making modes are strategic, tactical, and operational. strategic is the long$-$term plan so you have everything planned out to a tee so that it goes your way in the long run this is used usually by the top of the food chain. It takes a while longer to have this plan done but the reward is worth it$.$ This would be used if you are starting a business and you have a goal of where you want to take your business you make a strategic plan to reach those goals. tactical is trying new stuff such as promotions to get to your long$-$term goal. Also changing around your store making updates that best suit your customers. Then there is operational with is the day$-$to$-$day that goes into your long$-$term plan such as your employment and your stock and supplies so that you can keep your businesses up and running to get to that long$-$term goal.$($