The decision regarding the number of employees to be hired for the cafeteria is part of operational planning because

A. it translates broad strategic goals and plans into specific goals and plans relevant to a particular portion of the
organization.
B. it focuses on the major actions a unit must take to fulfill its part of the strategic plan.
C. it involves a specific procedure that is required at lower levels of the organization.
D. it involves making decisions about the organization’s long-term goals and strategies.
E. it has a strong external orientation and covers major portions of the organization.

Answer: C. it involves a specific procedure that is required at lower levels of the organization.