How are organization plans generally classified?

Organizations typically classify their plans based on the frequency with which they are used. This classification is especially useful in understanding how different types of plans fit into the organization’s overall strategy and operational framework.

For example, strategic plans are usually long-term and shape the overall direction of the organization, whereas tactical plans are more short-term and often focus on specific objectives within that strategic framework. Operational plans deal with day-to-day processes and are frequently used, thus defining how the organization operates on a regular basis. By using this classification, leaders can better prioritize their resources and efforts according to the needs of the organization and the urgency of the tasks at hand.

Other classifications, such as the rate of return or unethical behaviors, do not fit with the standard paradigms utilized in organizational planning and do not provide a framework for categorizing the various types of plans based on their usage frequency.