1.Strategic Planning : Top management formulates corporate level based on corporate philosophy, policy, vision and mission.minimum up-to 5 Years. Key Success factors. Product market scope, competitive edge, allocation of resources.
2.Intermediate –range planning (3 – 5 Years) : Large-scale and diversified companies organize Strategic Business Units for related activities. HR managers prepare specific plans for acquiring future managers, key personnel and total number of employees in support of company requirements over the next three years.
3.Operational planning :(12 months) Operations plans are prepared at the lowest business profit centre level. These plans are supported by the HR Plans relating to recruitment of skilled personnel, developing compensation structure, designing new jobs, developing, leadership improving worklife etc.
4.Short-term Activities Plan : Day –to day and week – to –week plans and work schedules decentralized throughout the company.