• What is a mission statement, and how does it set the tone for planning?
• Define internal and external environments. How do they relate back to the various theories you have seen?
• What are the various type of plans, along with the tools that exist to help some of the planning you might need to do?
• Explain the role of strategy in management

In your answers, provide a connection to academic fact, real world examples, and discussions with your fellow students / other class examples.