Answer to Question #238035 in Management for Nicholas

Question

Shipyards are filled with lots of expensive machinery. Recently Klaus Winkelman,

COO, lead the process of buying more machinery for the Gqeberha shipyard. This will

undoubtedly be a big expense for his division and the process will take some time.

5.2.1 What type of plan will Klaus need to follow in obtaining all the relevant

information for the finance division of Blueline Luxury Yachts and other decision

makers in the acquisition process? Provide a brief reason for your chosen

answer.

Answer 1

Operational. Operational plans encompass what needs to happen continually, on a day-to-day basis, in order to execute tactical plans. Operational plans could include work schedules, policies, rules, or regulations that set standards for employees, as well as specific task assignments that relate to goals within the tactical strategy, such as a protocol for documenting and addressing work absences.