Question

Which of the following is not a step in the process of planning ?
(A) Making assumptions about the future.
(B) Evaluating different proposals in light of the objectives to be achieved.
(C) Allocation of jobs to members of each department.
(D) Seeing whether activities are performed as per schedule or not

Answer 1

Answer:

the above is correct

so verify that

Answer 2

The step is (D) Seeing whether activities are performed as per schedule or not

• The said function comes under the purview of directing and not planning.
• The planning process involves -

1. Setting up of the objectives
2. Evaluating different proposals in light of the objectives to be achieved.
3. Making assumptions about the future
4. Making and selecting the alternatives
5. Allocation of jobs to members of each department.
6. Implementing and the follow-up

• Managers must monitor whether activities are completed on time or not as part of their directing responsibilities, hence this is not a stage in the planning process.