This document discusses different types of managerial planning. It outlines operational plans, tactical plans, and strategic plans. Operational plans focus on goals for departments and individuals. Tactical plans concern lower-level units within divisions. Strategic plans outline steps for achieving organization-wide goals. The document also discusses contingency plans for changing circumstances, the scope of managerial planning, and the typical steps in the planning process which include determining objectives, collecting information, developing plans, selecting alternatives, and follow up measures.