Preparation (principle)

Preparation is a management principle whereby people get ready for a final product or for a successful experience. Preparation means "a substance especially prepared". Preparation is a proceeding or readiness for a future event as a goal and an acceptable accomplished final outcome. It is to make something (e.g., child, food, procedures, machines) acceptable before you give it to others.

The word "preparation" comes from late Middle English (1350–1400): via Old French from Latin praeparationem praeparatio(n-) "a making ready". It is from a past participle stem of praeparāre meaning to prepare; from prae "before" + parare "make ready". The word "prepare" means to put in proper readiness beforehand and has a relationship to the word "parent."

The concept of preparation is where one prepares (makes ready) for something. An example of a preparatory process is when a high school student prepares for a higher education by taking the appropriate college prep courses. High school students can also take certain courses that will enable them to be prepared for the work force upon graduation. Certain school courses teach preparation for choosing a career. The discipline of old-school step-by-step meticulous preparing as getting ready for something leads to ultimate accomplishment.

Preparation is preparing and getting ready materials and equipment before an event takes place. Many times a checklist is the result of someone not doing the proper beforehand steps needed before a major event is to occur (i.e., airplane takeoff, medical procedure) and later disastrous results happen because of this lack of preparedness. Meetings should involve people being first notified so they can do preparation ahead of the meeting time.

Preparation involves a fact-finding mission in getting a qualified person for a position in a company. This includes not only the characteristics of the potential new employee but the parameters of a particular company including its policies and dynamics. The person as a business partner should know how to solve problems, create opportunities, and use the company’s strengths in a strategic way. Organizations involved in teaching must prepare new knowledge to teach individuals to grow. This preparation of new information and teaching self-motivation then involves forming knowledge acquisition plans.On the job training engages people in activities that are practical in preparation for an improvement in their career skills. To get an individual self-motivated one should be taught how certain information and preparation of specific skills will benefit them personally. A method of preparation is when a manager will explain what is expected as an end result and some possible ways to accomplish that and get the employee engaged in real life situations.

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