BiblicallyBased Analysis of Planning and Management Principles Common

Biblically-Based Analysis of Planning and Management Principles

Common Sense • When growing up and struggling through life, I often heard the elders say “ Life doesn’t come with a manual … but it does …

Planning • In life as in business there has to be a plan, an outline for what needs to be done, how it should be done, and the expected outcome.

The BIBLE and Business • The bible provides the perfect outline for a business structure. It lays out what needs to be done along with the Biblical principles: honesty, integrity, honor others, be dependable, be fair, patient and consistent

If you was a long and satisfying life… never forget to be truthful and kind… if you favor with god and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense then trust the lord completely … in everything you do , put god first and he will direct you and crown you efforts with success. Proverbs 3

Environmental Analysis Every organization must monitor the outside environment, what is going on in the market place. External factors must be considered in developing a plan It is the glory of god to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is search out a matter. Proverbs 25: 2 A prudent man forseeth evil and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished Proverbs 22: 3

Strength and Weaknesses To whom much is given, much is required Luke 12: 48 A well thought out plan recognizes organization strengths and weaknesses. Complete and proficient, well and thoroughly The organization takes equipped for every good work advantage of its strengths and tries to 2 Timothy 3: 17 correct weakness

Objectives are the measurable expected results of your plan. What are you Objectives For what dost thou make shooting for? Objectives are specific and measurable in a time frame. request ? Nehemiah 2: 4

Strategy is the game plan to achieve objectives Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand it gives light to everyone in the house Matthew 5: 15

Operational Plan Study to shew thyself approved unto GOD, a workman the needeth not be ashamed 2 Timothy 2: 15 Complete and proficient , well fitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work 2 Timothy 3: 17 Let all things be done decently and In order 1 Corinthians I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4: 13 We should make plans – counting on God to direct us Proverbs 16: 9 Finally action must take place. Once developed, the plan must take place

Reward A good planning process provides both extrinsic and intrinsic rewards for all members of the organization. • No he who plants and he who waters are one, but each will receive his own rewards according to his own labor 1 Corinthians The righteous will be reward with prosperity Proverbs 13; 21 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high callin of God in Christ Jesus Philippians 3: 14 Plan in General • Plans fail for lack of counsel but with many advisors the succeed. Proverbs 15: 22 • A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgressed not in judgment Proverbs 16: 10 • Hear counsel and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise Proverbs 19: 20 • A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water Proverb 20: 5

Biblical Backup to Planning and Management • Commit your work to the lord, then it will succeed, any enterprise is built by wise Proverbs 16; 3, 24: 3 • May he grant your hearts desire and fulfill all your plans. Psalm 20: 4 • The lord Almighty has swarm , as I have planned , so it will be, and as I have purpose, purpose so it will stand. Isaiah 14: 24, 25

Conclusion • A business-person whose seeking a profitable successful business venture has to have a plan. If they are a spiritual being they are aware that the premise for any guidance life of business is in the bible. Giving The Almighty the power and glory that through him all is possible. Its common sense.