A(n) _____ plan identifies short-term activities to implement the broad plans of the company, and includes standing plans and single-use plans.
A) forecast
B) functional
C) strategic
D) operational
E) tactical

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An operational plan identifies short-term activities to implement the broad plans of the company. It includes standing plans (policies, procedures, and rules that are used repeatedly) and single-use plans (for one-time events). Option A, forecast, is a prediction or projection of future events, and option B, functional, refers to the specific departments or areas of responsibility in an organization. Option C, strategic, refers to the long-term goals and plans of a company. Option E, tactical, is often used interchangeably with operational but typically pertains to military or sports strategies.

A(n) _____ Plan Identifies Short-Term Activities to Implement the Broad