2019
Assignment 02
Second semester
PUB3701
Student number: 56415575
Assignment unique no.: 894791
6/9/2019
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION...................................................pg 3
2. The theory behind the 8 steps in the planning process................................................pg 3-4
Practical applications of each step in the planning process
3. Step 1: Making policy on the matter being planned................................................pg 4
4. Step 2: Determining the needs in the environment.................................................pg 4-5
5. Step 3: Setting objectives...................................................................................pg 5
6. Step 4: Making predictions and evaluating existing resources...........................pg 5-6
7. Step 5: Identifying alternative plans of action.....................................................pg 6
8. Step 6: Deciding on a plan...............................................................pg 6-7
9. Step 7: Implementing the plan................................................................pg 7
10. Step 8: Evaluating the plan.....................................................................pg 7-8
11. The relevant stakeholders for the project.................................................pg 8-10
12. CONCLUSION.........................................................................pg 10
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, The planning process for public programme execution
INTRODUCTION
The following passage discusses the process in programme planning by public
managers within the public sector. In this discussion the public manager is tasked by
the Department of Education to implement a new programme that aims to test Grade 7
learners’ readiness for secondary education, thus the discussion demonstrates the
tasks that public managers has to complete at ensuring successful execution of the
programme. The discussion will firstly explain the theory behind the steps in the
planning process; secondly, demonstrate practical application of each step to the
matter at hand, then finally, present relevant stakeholders of the project and their
contribution to the programme.
The theory behind eight steps in the planning process
Planning is one way to ensure contentment and gratification of community needs, this
imperative task is undertaken prior the initiation and continues throughout a proposed
project, and the planning process allows for ascertainment of executing a programme
or project that will benefit the community and that operates well within dominating
legislation. A single project may include various parties within the public sector, which
also includes the community or individuals in which the proposed programme is aimed
at, thus it is significant that all the parties involved participate the planning process and
be well informed so that each one can contribute to the process, thereby injecting their
expertise which will assist in making and working out well conceived plans for a
programme.
The planning process encompass determining objectives that are aimed to be met,
target population, this refers to individuals that the programme will be aimed at or those
that will benefit from a programme, strategies that will be used to reach set goals and
objectives, and identification and evaluation of strategies or alternatives chosen as
pathway towards meeting the needs of the community. Planning is a process that
should be undertaken prior and throughout the programme to ascertain and monitor
progress and determine if the chosen strategies and alternatives are effective at
producing desired results, if necessary, adjustments may be made from initial
strategies and alternatives.
Furthermore, the planning process also serves as the main tool utilized to ascertain
that tasks are completed timely. In attempt to ensure that a project has the best chance
of success and risk of failure has been minimized, a plan is devised to determine the
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Assignment 02
Second semester
PUB3701
Student number: 56415575
Assignment unique no.: 894791
6/9/2019
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION...................................................pg 3
2. The theory behind the 8 steps in the planning process................................................pg 3-4
Practical applications of each step in the planning process
3. Step 1: Making policy on the matter being planned................................................pg 4
4. Step 2: Determining the needs in the environment.................................................pg 4-5
5. Step 3: Setting objectives...................................................................................pg 5
6. Step 4: Making predictions and evaluating existing resources...........................pg 5-6
7. Step 5: Identifying alternative plans of action.....................................................pg 6
8. Step 6: Deciding on a plan...............................................................pg 6-7
9. Step 7: Implementing the plan................................................................pg 7
10. Step 8: Evaluating the plan.....................................................................pg 7-8
11. The relevant stakeholders for the project.................................................pg 8-10
12. CONCLUSION.........................................................................pg 10
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, The planning process for public programme execution
INTRODUCTION
The following passage discusses the process in programme planning by public
managers within the public sector. In this discussion the public manager is tasked by
the Department of Education to implement a new programme that aims to test Grade 7
learners’ readiness for secondary education, thus the discussion demonstrates the
tasks that public managers has to complete at ensuring successful execution of the
programme. The discussion will firstly explain the theory behind the steps in the
planning process; secondly, demonstrate practical application of each step to the
matter at hand, then finally, present relevant stakeholders of the project and their
contribution to the programme.
The theory behind eight steps in the planning process
Planning is one way to ensure contentment and gratification of community needs, this
imperative task is undertaken prior the initiation and continues throughout a proposed
project, and the planning process allows for ascertainment of executing a programme
or project that will benefit the community and that operates well within dominating
legislation. A single project may include various parties within the public sector, which
also includes the community or individuals in which the proposed programme is aimed
at, thus it is significant that all the parties involved participate the planning process and
be well informed so that each one can contribute to the process, thereby injecting their
expertise which will assist in making and working out well conceived plans for a
programme.
The planning process encompass determining objectives that are aimed to be met,
target population, this refers to individuals that the programme will be aimed at or those
that will benefit from a programme, strategies that will be used to reach set goals and
objectives, and identification and evaluation of strategies or alternatives chosen as
pathway towards meeting the needs of the community. Planning is a process that
should be undertaken prior and throughout the programme to ascertain and monitor
progress and determine if the chosen strategies and alternatives are effective at
producing desired results, if necessary, adjustments may be made from initial
strategies and alternatives.
Furthermore, the planning process also serves as the main tool utilized to ascertain
that tasks are completed timely. In attempt to ensure that a project has the best chance
of success and risk of failure has been minimized, a plan is devised to determine the
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