Title: Conceptualising an integrated planning system

Authors: Thomas J. Chermack

Addresses: 301 Keller Building, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16801, USA

Abstract: This paper explores an innovative approach to planning in organisations based on viewing planning itself as a system. Beginning with an outline of problematic and rigid planning processes, this article advocated for a reconceptualisation of planning itself to accommodate the complex and ever-changing environment in which planning must take place. By using van der Heijden|s (1997) strategy paradigms, and Mintzberg and Lampel|s (1999) schools of strategy, a heuristic is created for a modular and flexible systems-based approach to planning. Implications for planning practices are considered in light of this novel approach to planning as well as some suggestions for further research.

Keywords: systems based approach; modular planning; flexible planning; philosophical approaches; strategy; integrated planning; strategic planning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTIP.2005.007046

International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning, 2005 Vol.1 No.3, pp.325 - 339

Published online: 09 May 2005 *

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