1. turn this As a part of the planning process to act as guides against which performance is measured. In directs the course of the enterprise more efficiently.
2. To set in place the parameters that constrain the direction. These take the from of policies, procedures, etc.
3. In the efficient allocation of resources, the setting in which resources are minimized to greater benefit, tightening of standards but without loss of quality.
4. The initiation of replanning activity.