Management Planning Function Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary function in management activity?

Leading

Organizing

Planning (correct)

Controlling

What does planning involve according to the text?

Implementing

Motivating

Evaluating

Selecting objectives and strategies (correct)

Why is planning considered critical in an organization?

It contributes to the organization's direction and purpose (correct)

It deals with organizing resources

It involves leading subordinates

It focuses on controlling subordinates

What does a manager need to plan in order to understand?

What organizational relationship and method should be used by subordinates Signup and view all the answers

Which type of planning has gained a vigorous surge of interest recently?

Corporate planning Signup and view all the answers

What will be covered in the unit according to the text?

Elements and steps in the planning process Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of planning in the context of formal organizations and their management?

To make decisions in advance for a specific period and take necessary steps to implement them Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about planning's purpose according to the text?

It is primarily focused on encouraging a neat and orderly approach to work Signup and view all the answers

What does planning imply in the context of formal organizations?

Determination of courses of action from among alternatives to achieve the goals of the organization Signup and view all the answers

What does planning provide in terms of job behavior for managers and others?

A clear sense of direction and confidence in understanding where the organization is heading Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the sources of importance of planning?

Enhanced awareness of the possible future effects of alternative courses of action Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the concept of planning in the context of formal organizations?

Deciding in advance what is to be done in the future for a specific period and taking necessary steps to do them Signup and view all the answers

What does planning strengthen, according to the text?

Confidence in understanding where the organization is heading and how to make it move along the chosen path Signup and view all the answers

What does planning allow managers to do according to the text?

Examine and analyze alternative courses of action with a better understanding of their likely consequences Signup and view all the answers

What does planning involve according to the text?

Setting future objectives and deciding on ways and means of achieving them Signup and view all the answers

What image does planning bring to mind, according to the text?

Neat, orderly, and disciplined approach to work, goal-oriented behavior, thinking about and arranging things in advance Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Planning in Management

The primary function in management activity is planning
Planning involves setting objectives, establishing course of action, and allocating resources to achieve them
Planning is considered critical in an organization as it provides direction, reduces uncertainty, and increases efficiency
A manager needs to plan to understand the organization's objectives, allocate resources, and make decisions

Importance of Planning

One of the sources of importance of planning is that it allows managers to make decisions that align with the organization's objectives
Planning strengthens the ability of managers to make effective decisions
Planning provides a sense of direction and purpose for job behavior of managers and others
Planning implies a systematic and deliberate process of making decisions about the allocation of resources

Misconceptions about Planning

A common misconception about planning's purpose is that it is only about making predictions or forecasts

Benefits of Planning

Planning allows managers to do things intentionally and deliberately, rather than just reacting to events
Planning brings an image of a structured and organized process to mind

Recent Trends in Planning

Strategic planning has gained a vigorous surge of interest recently

Course Outline

This unit will cover the purpose of planning in the context of formal organizations and their management

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Test your knowledge about the major function of planning in management, which involves selecting objectives, strategies, policies, programs, and procedures for achieving them. Learn about the critical role of planning in contributing to an organization’s direction and purpose.