Explain the Differences Between Strategic, Tactical, Operational, and Contingency Planning

question 171

Essay

Explain the differences between strategic, tactical, operational, and contingency planning.

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Definitions:

Work in Process

Goods partially completed during the manufacturing process, not yet ready for sale.

Raw Materials

Fundamental substances that are transformed through manufacturing processes into a final product, essential components in production.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs in the manufacturing process that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities or materials used only in production.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company.