10 Questions
According to the given text, what is the primary purpose of planning?
To make decisions about future actions
Who defined planning as 'deciding in advance what to do, how to do it, when to do it and who is to do it'?
Koontz and O’Donnell
What is described as a dynamic process of making decisions about future actions in the text?
Planning
In the planning process, what do managers identify according to the given text?
Course of actions required to attain the goals
What does the text define as 'the process of defining organizational objectives and then articulating strategies, tactics, and operations necessary to achieve those objectives'?
Planning
Which of the following best describes planning as defined in the text?
A dynamic process of anticipating future developments and making decisions for future actions
What is the primary function of planning according to the given text?
To determine future objectives, strategies, and necessary actions to achieve those objectives
In the planning process, what do managers do according to the given text?
Anticipate future developments and determine courses of action to attain goals
How is planning defined in the text with respect to decision-making?
A choice among alternatives to bring about specified results in a specified period of time
According to the given text, what is the essence of planning?
To make decisions about future actions and select among alternatives to achieve specified results
This quiz covers the definitions of planning in management as articulated by various management experts. Test your understanding of the concepts and principles of planning in organizations.
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