1.7 organizational planning tools

chance nodes

in a decision tree are used to show the different probable outcomes of a decision, shown as circles

decision nodes

in a decision tree are used when there is a decision to be made, shown as squares, decision maker has at least some control over decision nodes

decision trees

a quantitative organizational planning tool that calculates the probable values of different options, helping managers to minimize the risks in decision-making

dependencies

in a gantt chart represent the activities that cannot start until the completion of other tasks

driving forces

in a force field analysis show the benefits of change: [reduced costs or improved productivity]

force field analysis

an organizational planning tool that deals with the forces for and against change

fishbone diagram (cause and effect model)

an organizational planning tool based on identifying and dealing with the root causes of a problem or issue facing a business

gantt charts

a visual representation of all the tasks in a particular project plotted against the timescale, allows project managers to monitor progress

organizational planning tools

the various methods that businesses use to aid their decision making: [ex. decision trees, fishbone diagrams, gantt charts and force field analysis]

restraining forces

in a force field analysis show the causes of resistance to change