This document provides an overview of planning concepts including objectives, requirements of good objectives, types of plans, and differences between strategic and tactical planning as well as policies and procedures. The key points are:
1. Objectives are the basic planning tools that underlie all planning and strategic activities and serve as the basis for policy and performance appraisals.
2. There are different types of plans including strategic plans done at the top management level focusing on long-term goals and tactical plans done at lower levels focusing on short-term daily activities.
3. Policies are general guidelines at the top level to fulfill organizational objectives while procedures guide implementing policies at the departmental level through thorough analysis.