Arrange the following steps of the planning process in correct order:

A. Selecting an alternative

B. Setting objectives and developing premises

C. Evaluating alternative courses of action

D. Implementing the plan

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Arrange the following steps of planning process in a logical sequence:

(A) The best plan has to be adopted and implemented.

(B) The manager is required to make certain assumptions about the future.

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

(D) Objectives may be set for the entire organisation and each department or units within the organisation.

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Amrit Lala, MD of Awasthi Ltd, retired after 33 years of service. The responsibility was given to Amit. Amit realized that there was lot of rivalry, confusion and misunderstanding among departmental heads. He detected inefficiencies, took corrective action and developed a master plan for the organisation to follow. This served as basis for coordinating the activities of all the departments, led to clarity of thought and action and the work got a smooth start.

Identify the importance of planning highlighted in the above paragraph.

“Planning requires logical and systematic thinking rather than guess work or wishful thinking”. Identify the feature of planning highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

What are the main points of importance of planning ?

(A) It provides benefits of specialisation.

(B) It helps in obtaining competent personnel.

(C) It promotes innovative ideas.

(D) It establishes standards for controlling.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of planning?

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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