PROGRAM

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Definitions

1. a series of steps in sequence to carry out a plan. One usually sees a program following the discovery of a why. But in actual fact a plan had to exist in the person's mind whether written or not before a program could be written. A program, thus, carries out the plan conceived to handle a found why. A plan and its program require authorization (or OK) from the central or coordinating authority of the general activities of a group before they can be invested in, activated or executed. (HCO PL 29 Feb 72 II)

2. the sequence of flows and the changes or actions at each point plotted against time are in fact the major sequences and programs of a group. (HCO PL 1 Oct 70)

3. the complete or outline of a complete target series containing all types. (HCO PL 24 Jan 69)

4. complete planning and programs are synonymous at this time and programs is the preferred word. (HCO PL 24 Jan 69)

5. programs are made up of all types of targets coordinated and executed on time. Programs extend in time and go overdue to the extent the various types of targets are not set or not pushed home or drop out. Programs fail only because the various types of targets are not executed or are not kept in. (HCO PL 16 Jan 69)

6. a routine activity within an organization, repetitive and continuing. (HCO PL 11 Aug 67 II)

7. a program is the bridge between establishment and production. (ESTO 11, 7203CO6 SO I)

8. programs contain targets that are either straight-forward orders similar to isolated orders, or are more extensive and require that projects be written that when done will accomplish the target. (HCO PL 6 Mar 73)

9. a program has a major target or purpose which describes it. This is stated in a program order. It is implemented by a series of projects or missions with specific targets to be complied with. (FO 2213)

10. to make a simpler statement of what is a program, the following is offered: (1) the org has a problem relating to its function and survival. (2) unless the problem is solved, the org will not do well and may even go under. (3) the solution is actually an org activity or drill. We call this a program. (4) to find and establish a program one conceives of a solution and sets it up independent of org lines with its own staff and finance as a special project. (5) when a special project is seen to be effective or, especially, profitable, it is then put into the org lines as worked out in the "special project," bringing its own staff with it. (6) the usual place to carry a special project is under the Office of LRH or the Office of the HCO Exec Sec or Office of the Org Exec Sec. Programs go in their appropriate departments and divisions, one to six, not seven. (HCO PL 24 Dec 66 II)

11. is defined as the sequence of actions session by session to be undertaken on a case by the C/S in his directions to the auditor or auditors auditing the case. (HCOB 12 Jun 70)

12. any series of actions designed by a C/S to bring about definite results in a pc. A program usually includes several sessions. (HCOB 23 Aug 71)

13. the consecutive layout of what has to be done in the next many sessions. (HCOB 14 Jun 70)