Work planning

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps using words from the drop down list at each gap, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

Planning can be formal or informal. Informal planning is where nothing is down and where there is little exchange of objectives with . This describes the planning strategy of many small businesses and where the owner-operator is the only person who has a vision about where the is heading. Informal planning often lacks . Formal planning on the other hand is inclusive and usually covers a period of . Small and large organisations can spend vast amounts of time and energy planning and consulting with others in a written form, defining and redefining their and long term plans.
Planning assists in the achievement of over short and long term periods by encouraging them to think through factors that affect achieving their goal. For example, the time allocated, the supplies needed, tools required, personal protective equipment needs or weather conditions. Other factors to be considered are seasonal activities, supply and demand and assistance that may be required. If you have a defined and can plan your to achieve that goal there is a greater chance of .