Principles of Planning

- A listing of course of
action by an individual or
groups
following a predetermined course
of action.
Police Planning – is an attempt by
administration to allocate
anticipated resources to meet
anticipated service demands.
Police Operational Planning –
is the process of formulating
coordinated sequence of methodical
activities and the allocation of
resources to line units of police
organization in order that it
can attain its mandated objective or
mission.
Principles of Planning
Planning requires scientific
thinking, and it should spell out in
clear
terms the definition of the purpose,
analyze the problem and make
a careful and diligent search for all
the facts bearing upon it. The
task of planning will be well-
accomplished if some
fundamental
principles are followed in the
process.
1. Principle of Commitment
This means that certain resources
must be committed or pledged for
the purpose of planning. Planning
is not an easy task. So, necessary
help is to be taken from experts.
The enterprise must be ready to
exhaust the available resources for
the achievement of a plan.
2. Principle of the Limiting Factor
A plan involves varied factors of
different importance. This principle
implies that more emphasis has to
be put on that factor which is
scarce or limited in supply or
extremely costly. This will
help in
selecting the most favorable
alternative.
3. Principle of Reflective Thinking
Planning, being an intellectual
activity is based on rational
considerations. These involve
reflective thinking which
signifies
problem-solving thought process
—a process by which past
- A listing of course of
action by an individual or
groups
following a predetermined course
of action.
Police Planning – is an attempt by
administration to allocate
anticipated resources to meet
anticipated service demands.
Police Operational Planning –
is the process of formulating
coordinated sequence of methodical
activities and the allocation of
resources to line units of police
organization in order that it
can attain its mandated objective or
mission.
Principles of Planning
Planning requires scientific
thinking, and it should spell out in
clear
terms the definition of the purpose,
analyze the problem and make
a careful and diligent search for all
the facts bearing upon it. The
task of planning will be well-
accomplished if some
fundamental
principles are followed in the
process.
1. Principle of Commitment
This means that certain resources
must be committed or pledged for
the purpose of planning. Planning
is not an easy task. So, necessary
help is to be taken from experts.
The enterprise must be ready to
exhaust the available resources for
the achievement of a plan.
2. Principle of the Limiting Factor
A plan involves varied factors of
different importance. This principle
implies that more emphasis has to
be put on that factor which is
scarce or limited in supply or
extremely costly. This will
help in
selecting the most favorable
alternative.
3. Principle of Reflective Thinking
Planning, being an intellectual
activity is based on rational
considerations. These involve
reflective thinking which
signifies
problem-solving thought process
—a process by which past
PRINCIPLES OF PLANNING:
1.Principle of Contribution to Objectives - A major plan is prepared and it is supported by many
derivative plans. But all plans must contribute in a positive way towards the achievement of the enterprise
objectives
2.Principle of Efficiency - A plan should be made efficient to attain the objectives of the
enterprise at the minimum cost and least effort. It must also achieve better results with the minimum
of unexpected happenings. Therefore, it is to be seen that what is expected is likely to be
achieved.
3.Principle of Primacy - Planning precedes all other managerial functions.
4.Principle of Planning Premises - A plan is prepared against some foundations or backgrounds known as
‘Planning Premises’. There must be complete agreement among the managers in respect of planning
premises over which the structure of plan is to be framed. There should be good consideration of the
conditions affecting planning. Are assumptions or forecasts about future on which plans are based
5.Principle of Framework - Plans must be based on organisational policies.
6.Principle of Timing - Proper timing of preparation and implementation of plans is important.
7.Principle of Alternatives - Planning is basically a problem of choosing. The essence of planningis the
choice among alternative courses of action. There is no needfor planning if there is only one way
for doing something. Inchoosing from alternatives, the best alternative will be that whichcontributes
most efficiently and effectively to the accomplishment ofa desired goal.
8.Principle of Limiting Factors - In choosing from alternatives a planner should consider those factors
which are critical in attainment of the objectives. These may be limit resources.
9.Principle of Commitment - This means that certain resources must be committed or pledged for the
purpose of planning. Planning is not an easy task. So, necessaryhelp is to be taken from experts. The
enterprise must be ready to exhaust the available resources for the achievement of a plan..
10.Principle of Flexibility - Though a plan is prepared after reflective thinking, this does not mean that no
departure can be made in the course of its operation. The plan should be so prepared that there is
sufficient scope for changing it from time to time. Changes must necessarily be effected in the plan for
taking into account new developments that may take place in the course of the operation of the plan.
11.Principle of Navigational Change - The manager should periodically check on events and expectations
and redraw plans to maintain a course toward the desired goal.
12.Principle of Competitive Strategy - While formulating plans, a manager should take into account the
plans of rivals or competitors. The plans should be made light of the competitive will to do the same.
13. Principle of Pervasiveness - Though major planning function is entrusted to the
topmanagement, it is not restricted to the top level only. It is a functionof every manager at every level in
the organization.
14. Principle of Cooperation - Cooperatives are also based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility,
democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity.

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