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Q1:

2026: 13 May Shift 2

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Managers at a New York City import-export company suspected that two employees were robbing it. Corporate Defense Strategies (CDS) of Maywood, New Jersey, advised the firm to plan and install a software program that could secretly log every single stroke of the suspects' computer keys and send an encrypted e-mail report to CDS. Investigators revealed that the two employees were deleting orders from the corporate books after processing them, pocketing the revenues, and building their own company from within. The programme picked up on their plan to return to the office late one night to steal a large shipment of electronics. Police hid in the rafters of the firm's warehouse, and when the suspects entered, they were arrested. The pair were charged with embezzling $3 million over two and a half years, a sizable amount of revenue for a$ 25 million-a-year firm.

The importance of planning highlighted here is:

Planning provides directions

Planning reduces overlapping and wasteful activities

Planning promotes innovative ideas

Planning establishes standards for controlling

Correct Answer

Option 1,4

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Explanation

Q2:

2026: 13 May Shift 2

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Managers at a New York City import-export company suspected that two employees were robbing it. Corporate Defense Strategies (CDS) of Maywood, New Jersey, advised the firm to plan and install a software program that could secretly log every single stroke of the suspects' computer keys and send an encrypted e-mail report to CDS. Investigators revealed that the two employees were deleting orders from the corporate books after processing them, pocketing the revenues, and building their own company from within. The programme picked up on their plan to return to the office late one night to steal a large shipment of electronics. Police hid in the rafters of the firm's warehouse, and when the suspects entered, they were arrested. The pair were charged with embezzling $3 million over two and a half years, a sizable amount of revenue for a$ 25 million-a-year firm.

The following is not a standing plan:

Policy

Procedure

Programme

Method

Correct Answer

Option 3

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Explanation

Q3:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

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Planning is sometimes considered rigid because:

It focuses only on creativity

It is always long-term

It is difficult to change once implemented

It does not involve employees' opinions

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q4:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

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Dravid worked in the advertising unit of Disha Ltd. He is being assigned the task of planning an innovative advertising campaign for their upcoming product designed for youngsters. The sequence of steps he would undertake would be:

(A) He is required to make certain assumptions about the future.

(B) He would set objectives or goals to specify what the organization wants to achieve.

(C) The best plan would be adopted and implemented.

(D) All the alternative courses of action will be identified and evaluated.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q5:

2026: 13 May Shift 1

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The following is not a type of standing plan:

Policies

Methods

Budget

Rules

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q6:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

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"A standing plan is used for activities that occur regularly over a period of time". The following is not a standing plan as per the description:

Programme

Procedure

Rule

Policy

Correct Answer

Option 1

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Explanation

Q7:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

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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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(A), (C), (D), (B)

(D), (A), (C), (B)

(C), (B), (A), (D)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q8:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

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A strategy is a comprehensive plan for accomplishing an organisation objectives. A comprehensive plan includes three dimensions. Identify the statement which is not a dimension of strategy:

Adopting a particular course of action

Allowing any flexibility or discretion

Determining long term objectives

Allocating resources necessary to achieve the objective

Correct Answer

Option 2

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Explanation

Q9:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

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"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?

Planning increases creativity

Planning decreases creativity

Planning leads to flexibility

Planning leads to rigidity

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q10:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I (Characteristic)		LIST-II (Type of Plan)
A.	Suitable for non-recurring situations	I. Rule
B.	Ensures internal operations are running smoothly	II. Policy
C.	General statements that guide towards a direction	III. Single-use Plan
D.	Specific statements that do not allow for any flexibility	IV. Standing Plan

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q11:

2026: 11 May Shift 2

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

A. Developing premises

B. Setting objectives

C. Selecting an alternative

D. Evaluating alternative courses

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, C, D

B, A, C, D

B, A, D, C

C, B, D, A

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q12:

2026: 11 May Shift 1

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The correct characteristic feature of Planning is :

Planning is a one time process

Planning involves departmentalisation

Planning is a mental exercise

Planning is a secondary function of management

Correct Answer

Option 3

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Explanation

Q13:

2026: 11 May Shift 1

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Planning

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What is the correct sequence of Planning process?

A. Selecting an alternative

B. Identifying & Evaluating alternative courses of action

C. Setting objectives & Developing premises

D. Implementing the plan and Follow up action

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

C, B, A, D

A, B, C, D

B, A, D, C

C, B, D, A

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q14:

2025: 3 June Shift 2

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Planning

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Identify the type of plan which provides the manner in which a task has to be performed considering the objective.

Method

Procedure

Policy

Strategy

Correct Answer

Option 1

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Explanation

Q15:

2025: 3 June Shift 2

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Planning

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Which function of management is considered as the "thinking function"?

Planning

Organizing

Directing

Controlling

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q16:

2025: 3 June Shift 2

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Since planning is an activity, there are certain logical steps for every manager to follow. Identify the correct sequence from the options given below:

Selecting an alternative: This is the real point of decision-making.
Evaluating alternative courses: The next step is to weigh the pros and cons of each alternative. The best plan has to be adopted and implemented.
Follow-up action: Monitoring the plans is equally important to ensure that objectives are achieved.
Implement the plan: This is concerned with putting the plan into action.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(C), (B), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 3

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q17:

2025: 3 June Shift 2

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Procedures are steps to be carried out within a broad ________ framework.

Policy

Strategy

Budgetary

Regulatory

Correct Answer

Option 1

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Explanation

Q18:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Planning

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Which of the following is related to the benefits of Planning?

(A) Planning provides directions

(B) Planning ensures certainty

(C) Planning establishes standards for controlling

(D) Planning facilitates decision making

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

(A), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q19:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Which of the following is NOT related to the types of plan?

Policy

Budget

Strategy

Monitoring

Correct Answer

Option 4

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Explanation

Q20:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of planning?

Planning promotes creativity and innovation

Planning leads to rigidity

Planning does not guarantee success

Planning may not work in a dynamic environment

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q21:

2025: 3 June Shift 1

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Planning

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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:

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

(B), (C), (D), (A)

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q22:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Planning

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Match List-I with List-II

List-I	List-II
Type of Plan	Description
(A) Strategy	(I) It is a statement of expected results expressed in numerical terms.
(B) Policy	(II) It is a general statement that guides thinking or channelizes energies.
(C) Rule	(III) It provides the broad contours of an organisation's business.
(D) Budget	(IV) It is a specific statement that tells what is to be done.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q23:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Planning

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Which of the following are the types of plan?

(A) Rule

(B) Policy

(C) Strategy

(D) Vision

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

(A), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer

Option 1

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q24:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Which of the following is NOT a step of the process of planning?

The first and foremost step is setting objectives

The next step in planning is concerned with the identification, evaluation and selection of an alternative

The following step is concerned with putting the plans into action

The subsequent step is to assign work duties to employees and create reporting relationships

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q25:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

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Which among the following is NOT related with the benefits of planning?

Planning ensures that the goals or objectives are clearly stated so that they act as a guide for deciding what action should be taken and in which direction.

Planning helps in reducing the workload of managers.

Planning is an activity which enables a manager to look ahead and anticipate changes.

Planning serves as the basis of coordinating the activities and efforts of different divisions, departments and individuals.

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q26:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of planning?

It is a continuous process.

It is flexible.

It involves decision-making.

It is an intellectual exercise.

Correct Answer

Option 2

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Explanation

Q27:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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In order to cope with the competitors, market leader Maruti adopted new technologies for manufacturing their recent models. Which type of plan is highlighted in the above statement?

Policy

Strategy

Programme

Objective

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q28:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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

(A) Objective setting
(B) Alternative identification
(C) Alternative evaluation
(D) Alternative selection

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C), (B), (D), (A)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(C), (B), (A), (D)

(B), (A), (D), (C)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q29:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Match List-I with List-II

List-I	List-II
Types of plan	Meaning
(A) Objectives	(I) Specific statements that inform what is to be done.
(B) Policy	(II) Broad contours of an organization's business.
(C) Strategies	(III) Ends that the management seeks to achieve.
(D) Rule	(IV) Provides a basis for interpreting the strategy.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

(A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Correct Answer

Option 2

Correct Answer

Explanation

Q30:

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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Planning

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Which of the following is/are not single-use plans?

(A) Budgets

(B) Rules

(C) Programmes

(D) Projects

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B) and (C) only

(A) and (D) only

(A) only

(B) only

Correct Answer

Option 4

Correct Answer

Explanation

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