Give the meaning of 'strategy' and 'rule' as types of plans.
The meaning of 'strategy' and 'rule' as types of plans are given below :
(i) Strategy: A strategy is a comprehensive plan to achieve the organisational objectives.
The dimensions of strategy are:
(a) Determining long-term objective.
(b) Adopting a particular course of action.
(c) Allocating resources for achieving the objectives.
(d) Strategy is formulated after scanning the business environment.
(ii) Rules: These are specific statements that inform what is to be done. They do not allow any flexibility or discretion. It reflects a managerial decision that a certain action must or must not be taken. Rules generally refer to the administrative area of the procedure. They serve as guides and do not leave any scope for discretion.