How does an operational plan contribute to a company's success?

A) It depends on daily or weekly schedules and focuses on specific departments or employees.
B) It determines the resources and the actions required to implement particular aspects of the organization's main course of action for a 6-month to a 2-year time frame.
C) It presents an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, and anticipated changes within an organization for up to 5 years.
D) It reflects what is going on inside and outside the organization and how those conditions and changes will affect the organization in the future.
E) It provides a current description of the organization's purpose, basic goals, and philosophies.

Answer: A
Explanation: A) An operational plan is developed by supervisory management and focuses on the tasks of nonmanagerial personnel.