Single-Use Plans
A
single-use plan
is developed to carry out a course of action that is not likely to be
repeated in the future. As Disney planned its newest theme park in Hong Kong, it devel-
oped numerous single-use plans for individual rides, attractions, and hotels. The two
most common forms of single-use plans are programs and projects.
Programs
A
program
is a single-use plan for a large set of activities. It might consist
of identifying procedures for introducing a new product line, opening a new facility, or
changing the organization’s mission. When United and Continental Airlines merged, a
program was needed to integrate every facet of the two firms’ operations. The overall
program required the integration of 1,400 technology systems (600 at Continental and
800 at United) and took three years to complete.
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