The Role of Planning in Management

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What is the primary function of planning in management?

  • To micromanage employees
  • To provide long-term solutions (correct)
  • To oversee day-to-day operations
  • To provide short-term solutions

In what direction should the 'top-down' function of planning operate?

  • From employees to management
  • From customers to the organization
  • From middle management to top management
  • From top management to lower levels of the organization (correct)

What is the role of the 'down-top' function in planning?

  • To delegate decision-making to lower levels
  • To bypass middle management
  • To provide feedback from lower levels to top management (correct)
  • To supervise activities at the top management level

How does planning contribute to organizational effectiveness?

<p>By aligning efforts towards common goals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the 'top-down' function of planning?

<p>Long-term strategic decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function of planning involves setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives?

<p>Top-down function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does planning help in resource allocation?

<p>By allocating resources strategically based on organizational goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having a 'top-down' approach to planning?

<p>It improves unity of purpose and direction within the organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for planning to be both 'top-down' and 'down-top'?

<p>To facilitate two-way communication and coordination within the organization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'top-down' planning aim to provide at the organizational level?

<p>Strategic guidance for long-term objectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'down-top' function of planning help in achieving?

<p>Empowering lower-level employees through feedback mechanisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is essential for effective planning in management?

<p>Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Role of the "Planning" function in management

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