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What is the primary purpose of planning as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of planning as described in the text?
- Implementing immediate decisions
- Adapting to unexpected changes
- Providing feedback on performance
- Setting objectives and formulating action plans (correct)
What is a key characteristic of planning according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of planning according to the text?
- Exclusively formulating one course of action
- Involves setting objectives for a given time (correct)
- Focusing solely on short-term goals
- Ignoring the selection of the best possible option
How does planning help in reducing uncertainty?
How does planning help in reducing uncertainty?
- By eliminating all risks
- By restricting flexibility in decision making
- By predicting all future outcomes
- By providing clear direction for action (correct)
What does planning seek to bridge the gap between?
What does planning seek to bridge the gap between?
What is the role of managers at all levels in planning?
What is the role of managers at all levels in planning?
Flashcards
Planning's primary purpose
Planning's primary purpose
Establishing goals and creating action steps.
Key planning characteristic
Key planning characteristic
Setting targets for a specific timeframe.
Planning's role in reducing uncertainty
Planning's role in reducing uncertainty
Provides clear direction for action, minimizing ambiguity.
Planning's gap-bridging function
Planning's gap-bridging function
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Managerial planning role
Managerial planning role
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Study Notes
Planning
- The primary purpose of planning is to identify and select appropriate organizational goals and actions.
- A key characteristic of planning is that it is a deliberate and systematic process.
- Planning helps in reducing uncertainty by anticipating and preparing for potential risks and opportunities.
- Planning seeks to bridge the gap between where the organization is currently and where it wants to be in the future.
- The role of managers at all levels in planning is to identify and clarify goals, assess the situation, develop alternative courses of action, and evaluate and select the best option.
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Test your knowledge of planning and managerial control with this quiz! Explore the fundamentals of setting objectives, formulating action plans, and bridging the gap between current status and desired outcomes. This quiz covers the essentials of planning and managerial control at all levels of management.
