Organizational Planning Process
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What is the primary purpose of planning in an organization?

  • To identify possible causes that may affect the organization's activities
  • To conduct environmental scanning
  • To establish objectives and determine how to achieve them (correct)
  • To list down alternative courses of action

    • What does environmental scanning involve in the process of planning?

  • Making decisions about the best course of action
  • Identifying alternative courses of action
  • Conducting surveys to determine if the business is possible at a target time and place (correct)
  • Evaluating various alternatives for achieving the goals

    • Why does failure to identify goals lead to confusion in the planning process?

  • It results in inefficient use of resources
  • It leads to a lack of efficiency and productivity
  • It causes uncertainty about the direction of the organization (correct)
  • It hinders the process of conducting environmental scanning

    • In the context of planning, what does evaluating various alternatives involve?

    <p>Checking and assessing each possible action for appropriateness in achieving the goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the owner/manager who effectively plans in an organization?

    <p>To result in efficiency and productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does planning enhance the ability of an organization to adapt to future conditions?

    <p>By determining objectives and how to achieve them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of failure to effectively plan in an organization?

    <p>Confusion and inefficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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