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Author: Richard L. Daft
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Chapter 7, Problem 3ED
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If Marge should help Central high to raise the funds.
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Planning is a process of making the plan before executing any work. The process of planning includes identification of goals and objectives, formulation of strategies, creating the means required and implementation and monitoring.
The strategic goal is a statement defining where the company wants to be in the future. The strategic goal represents the whole organization's goal rather than to the goal of a division, department, or individual. The organizational goal should always be given preference over departmental or individual goals.
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