Arrange the following steps involved in the Planning Process in proper order.

1. Make certain assumptions about the future.
2. Identify all alternative courses of action
3. Decide what the organization is set to achieve
4. Adopt the best alternative

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Option 1 -> (A), (B), (C), (D) - This sequence starts with assumptions before setting objectives, which is illogical as you cannot make assumptions without knowing what you want to achieve.

Option 2 -> (A), (C), (B), (D) - This sequence also places assumptions before objectives, which reverses the fundamental planning logic.

Option 3 -> (C), (A), (B), (D) - This follows the proper planning sequence: first establish objectives, then make assumptions about the future, identify alternatives, and finally select the best option.

Option 4 -> (C), (B), (D), (A) - This sequence places making assumptions at the end, which is incorrect as assumptions guide the identification and selection of alternatives.

Hence, Option 3: (C), (A), (B), (D) -> The planning process logically begins with deciding what the organization wants to achieve (setting objectives), followed by making assumptions about future conditions (developing premises), then identifying all possible courses of action (generating alternatives), and finally adopting the best alternative (decision making). This sequence ensures that planning is systematic, rational, and goal-oriented. -> correct