Tactical plan is a short-term plan that emphasizes the current operations of various parts of the organization.
These plans span for maximum period of 1 year.
Since these are short term plans, they clarify short term objectives that the business aims at. Hence business activities remain goal oriented and take place in a systematic manner.
The tactical plans or say short term plans are prepared by middle level management.
These plans guide the departmental heads and employees about the roles that they must play to achieve tactical plans.
It requires specialized knowledge and skills to formulate these plans.