While overall organizational goals and objectives are determined by top-level management, supervisors must formulate objectives related to their areas of responsibility. The supervisors’ plans must be consistent with those of upper-level management. Supervisors devote most of their attention to short-term (operational) plans that complement the organization’s vision, mission, and overall strategies.

Everyone is responsible for planning. Of course, the supervisor should consult with others to develop plans that are consistent with those of upper-level management. Supervisors devote most of their attention to short-term planning. The supervisor’s short-term plans should be integrated and coordinated with the long-term plans of upper-level management. Supervisors must communicate to employees what is being planned in a timely fashion. G=9687