the state or condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support; condition of being poor. Synonyms: privation, neediness, destitution, indigence, pauperism, penury. Antonyms: riches, wealth, plenty.
Part of the Business terms glossary: An action plan is a document that lists what steps must be taken in order to achieve a specific goal. The purpose of an action plan is to clarify what resources are required to reach the goal, formulate a timeline for when specific tasks need to be completed and determine what resources are required.
action plans are simple lists of all of the tasks that you need to finish to meet an objective they differ from to do lists in that they focus on the achievement of a single goal action plans are useful because they give you a framework for thinking about how you ll complete a project efficiently