Which of the following represent plans developed at the organization's lower levels that specify action steps toward achieving operational goals and that support tactical planning activities?

Operational plans is the right answer.

Explanation:

The reason is that the level of management that is responsible for the implementation of plans, procedures and policies is the most lower level of management which is operational management. And the plans that are implementation of the tactical level plannings are the operational planning.

answer; i believe both technician (a) and (b) are correct; /// good luck

answer; someone must cover the cost associated with the provision of scarce goods in both sectors;