Planning

Name the function of management which involves setting objectives and developing appropriate courses of action to achieve these objectives.

• Directing

• Organising

• Planning

• Staffing

Name the function of management which involves setting objectives and developing appropriate courses of action to achieve these objectives.

• Directing

• Organising

• Planning

• Staffing

Which of the following is not a benefit of planning?

• Planning reduces overlapping and wasteful activities

• Planning is a mental exercise.

• Planning provides directions.

• Planning reduces the risks of uncertainty.

What is known as the primary function of management?

• Controlling

• Organising

• Planning

• Staffing

Organising an event or a seminar or a conference is a __________

• Single use plan

• Standing Plan

____________is a statement of expenses, revenue and income for a specified period.

• Programme

• Budget

• Objective

• Rule

A plan is framed, it is implemented and is followed by another plan on the basis of new requirements and future conditions. Which of the following best describes the above statement?

• Planning focuses on achieving objectives.

• Planning is continuous.

• Planning is futuristic.

• Planning is a mental exercise.

Which of the following statements is false?

• Planning reduces creativity.

• Planning is economical.

• Planning focuses on achieving objectives.

• Planning is a mental exercise.

which of following is a benefit of planning?

• helps in avoiding confusion and misunderstanding

• ensures clarity in thought and action

• useless and redundant activities are minimised or eliminated

• all of above

which of the following statement is true with reference to planning?

• planning is pre-requisite for controlling

• planning does not lead to rigidity

• planning enables a manager to look ahead and anticipate changes

• planning facilitates co-ordination among departments and individuals in the organisation