"A plan is drawn with specific goals to be achieved within a specific time frame and managers may not be in a position to change it." What does this infer?

Zicon Ltd. has recently set a target of becoming market leader in sale of smart TV. Arrange the steps in the process of planning which will follow after setting of targets :

A. Identifying alternative courses of action

B. Implementing the plan

C. Evaluating alternative courses

D. Selecting an alternative

E. Developing premises

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The function of management that requires taking decisions since it involves making a choice from alternative courses of action is known as:

Which of the following is a single-use plan?

Identify the correct statements in the context of the planning.

(A) Planning will be a futile exercise if it is not acted upon or implemented.

(B) Planning implies a process which coordinates human efforts and assembles resources.

(C) Planning is closely connected with creativity and innovation.

(D) Planning is what managers at all levels do.

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Arrange the following steps in correct order of planning process

(A) Selecting an alternative

(B) Follow-up action

(C) Implementing the plan

(D) Developing premises

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Arrange the following steps of Planning process in order:

(A) Planning is concerned with the future which is uncertain and every planner is using conjecture about what might happen in future.

(B) An innovative course may be adopted by involving more people and sharing their ideas. If the project is important, then more alternatives should be generated and thoroughly discussed amongst the members of the organisation.

(C) Monitoring the plans is equally important to ensure that objectives are achieved.

(D) Every organization must have certain objectives. Objectives may be set for the entire organisation and each department or unit within the organisation.

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