planning Quiz-1

making assumptions for future is called.

• making derivative plans
• making policy
• setting planning premises
• All of the above

the composite plan which involves setting up of long-term objectives finding course of action and allocation of resources is called

• policy
• strategy
• programme
• procedure

The plan which includes objective, policy, procedure and rule is called

• Strategy
• Budget
• programme
• all of the above

After implementation of plan

• planning ends
• new plan is made
• follow up is done
• none of the above

planning is closely connected with _________ and ___________.

• responsibility and accountability
• delegation and decentralisation
• stability and security
• creativity and innovation

Which step in the process of planning will precede the step in which the manager is required to make certain assumptions about the future, which are the base material upon which the plans are drawn

• implementing the plan
• identifying alteative courses of actin
• setting objectives
• selecting an alternative

"Following a pre-decided plan, when circumstances have changed, may not turn out to be in the organisation's interest." The limitation of planning being referred to in the above statement is______________

• Planning may not guarantee success.
• planning may not work in dynamic environment.
• planning leads to rididity
• planning is a time consuming process

If there is a plan to increase production then more labour, more machinery will be required. This step in the process of planning will involve organising for labour and purchase of machinery. Identify the step in the planning process being discussed above.

• identifying alternative course of action
• setting objectives
• selecting an altrnative
• implementing the plan

in _______ step of planning process pros and cons of each alternative is examined.

• selecting an alternative premises
• Developing premises
• Evaluating alternative course of action
• setting up of objectives

Which of the following is not a benefit of planning?

• Planning reduces overlapping and wasteful activities.
• Planning is a mental exercise.
• Planning provides directions.
• Planning reduces the risks of uncertainty.