This document discusses various types of planning used in organizations, including strategic planning, tactical planning, operational planning, and contingency planning. Strategic planning defines a company's long-term vision and direction. Tactical planning prioritizes tasks and delegates them to team members. Operational planning coordinates physical resources to create products and services. Contingency planning prepares for unexpected events. Planning occurs at the corporate, business, and functional levels. Forecasting, contingency plans, scenario planning, benchmarking, and participatory planning are techniques used for effective planning. Decision-making involves identifying goals, gathering information, weighing alternatives, and evaluating outcomes.