Question

2. Which of the following is not a benefit of planning?
(a) Planning reduces overlapping and wasteful activities.
© Planninprovides directions.
(b) Planning is a mental exercise
(d) Planning reduces the risks of uncertainty.
3. Which of the following is a benefit of planning?
(a) Helps in avoiding confusion and misunderstanding.
(b) Ensures clarity in thought and action.
© Useless and redundant activities are minimised or eliminated.
(d) All of the above.
4. Which of the following statements is not true with reference to planning?
(a) Planning is a pre-requisite for controlling.
(b) Planning does not lead to rigidity.
© Planning enables a manager to look ahead and anticipate changes.
(d) Planning facilitates co-ordination among departments and individuals in the organisation.
5. What is known as the primary function of management?
(a) Controlling
(b) Organising
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(d) Staffing
6. Which of the following is not a feature of planning?
(a) Planning is futuristic.
(b) Planning is pervasive.
© Planning establishes standards for controlling.
(d) Planning focuses on achieving objectives.
7. All other managerial functions are performed within the framework of the plans drawn. Identify the
related feature of planning.
(a) Planning focuses on achieving objectives.
(b) Planning is pervasive.
© Planning is futuristic.
(d) Planning is primary function of management.

Answer 1

2.b)
3.d)
4.b)
5.c)
6.c)
7.d)