*
* A basic management
function
involving formulation of one or more detailed
plans
to achieve
optimum
balance
ofneeds
or demands
with the availableresources
. The planning process
(1) identifies the goals
or objectives
to be achieved, (2) formulates strategies
to achieve them, (3) arranges or creates
the means
required
, and (4) implements, directs, and monitors
all steps in their proper sequence.
* The control
of development
by a localauthority
, through regulation
and licensing for land
use changes
andbuilding
.
