ocr: The TacticalLevel Tactical planning has a shorter time horizon than strategic planning - perhaps up to. about three years ahead - and is the responsibility of the Managing director and senior line managers. The following sorts of questions will be asked: Should any major new products be introduced into the product range? Working within the tramework provided by the strategic planners, the decision-makers at this level are involved in identifying and selecting major courses of action which will contribute towards the achievement of the overall strategic objectives.