Essential Management & Planning Terminology

Site Assessment

Site assessment is a process that aims to determine the effectiveness and efficiency with which resources have been utilized within an organization or project.

Leadership

Leadership is the process of influencing and supporting others to work with enthusiasm in achieving common goals. It is defined as the ability to take initiative, manage, convene, promote, encourage, motivate, and evaluate a group or team.

Indicator

An indicator is a quantitative or qualitative variable that describes a specific aspect of an intervention, helping to assess what has been achieved against a reference point or target.

Leader

A leader is a person who directs a group toward the achievement of a common goal. They possess authority over a group and are capable of guiding them toward their objectives.

Organizational Culture

Organizational culture, a key aspect of human resource management, provides a frame of reference for members and offers guidelines on how people should behave within the organization, fostering competitiveness.

Product

A product is the central point of supply offered by any company or organization (whether for profit or not) to its target market. It aims to meet their needs and desires, thereby achieving organizational objectives.

Plan

A plan is a rational approach designed for the compliance and achievement of pre-selected targets or goals.

Program

A program is a normative instrument within a national democratic planning system. It is designed to break down and detail the proposals and general guidelines of a broader plan by identifying specific goals and objectives.

Policy

A policy envisions the desired future. It is a consequence of the values and beliefs of a group, whether a political party, candidate, or company.

Project

A project is a technical document defining the necessary conditions, particularly regarding location, for the execution of plans and programs, carrying out construction, or other facilities and works.

Action & Action Plan

An action (in planning and administration) is the process of doing something to achieve a desired effect. An action plan outlines the goals, objectives, and strategies to be implemented.

Social Actor

A social actor is a person, organization, or human group that, stably or transiently, has the ability to accumulate strength, develop interests and needs, and act to produce facts within a given situation.

Activity

An activity is the process by which we obtain products, goods, and services that meet our needs.