Arrange the following steps of the planning process in proper order.

(A) Evaluating alternatives

(B) Setting objectives

(C) Developing premises

(D) Identifying alternatives

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Option 2 -> (A), (C), (B), (D) - This sequence also begins with evaluating alternatives before setting objectives, making it an incorrect order for the planning process.

Option 3 -> (B), (A), (D), (C) - This starts correctly with setting objectives but then jumps to evaluating alternatives before identifying them, which is not feasible.

Option 4 -> (B), (C), (D), (A) - This follows the logical planning sequence: first setting objectives, then developing premises (assumptions/conditions), identifying possible alternatives, and finally evaluating those alternatives.

Hence, Option 4: (B), (C), (D), (A) -> The planning process must begin with setting objectives to define what needs to be achieved, followed by developing premises to establish the planning environment, then identifying alternatives as possible courses of action, and finally evaluating these alternatives to select the best option -> correct