Difference between Standing Plans and Single-Use Plans

A plan which is made for activities that occur after regular intervals of time or its occurrence is sure in the future is known as Standing Plan. Such plans are made once but are flexible, i.e., they can be changed from time to time according to the needs of the business. They are made to ensure the smooth running of business operations. They are usually prepared by top-level Management.

A plan which is made for a one-time event or project is known as Single-Use Plan. Such events are not likely to occur in the future. Such plans may last for a day or a week or a month, depending upon the event or project. They are designed to fit a particular situation and are mostly prepared by the middle and operational levels of Management.

Difference between Standing Plans and Single-Use Plans

Basis	Standing Plans	Single-Use Plans
Meaning	Standing Plans are plans which are made for activities or events which occur regularly.	Single-Use Plans are plans which are made for activities or events which do not occur regularly. Such activities are non-repetitive in nature.
Objective	Its main objective is to ensure smooth internal operations and are usually for recurring activities.	Its main objective is to serve the event or project for which it has been made, usually for non-recurring activities.
Stability	These plans are more stable than single-use plans as they are used repetitively.	These plans are less stable than standing plans as they are used for a specific purpose only.
Scope	These plans have a wider scope as they involve more than one department.	These plans have a relatively narrow scope as they are made for a specific purpose and generally do not involve all the departments of an organizations.
Formulated	These are usually made by Top-level Management.	These are usually made by Middle and Operational level of Management.
Example	Recruitment process in an organization.	A plan made for a business event to be held in Dubai.

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