Name the step of the planning process where other functions of management also come into the picture.

implementing the selected alternative

identifying the alternatives available

implementing the selected alternative

Planning will become useless exercise unless it does not positively contribute to the achievement of pre determined organisational goal. Which attribute of planning is highlighted here?

Focuses on achieveing objectives

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1.

Which is the first and primary function of management?
- A.
  
  Coordination
- B.
  
  Planning
- C.
  
  Cooperation
- D.
  
  Organising
Correct Answer
B. Planning

Explanation
All other functions of management are based on planning.

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Planning requires intelligent imagination and sound judgment. Which feature of planning is highlighted here?
- A.
  
  Planning is goal oriented
- B.
  
  Primary function
- C.
  
  Forward looking
- D.
  
  Mental exercise
Correct Answer
D. Mental exercise

Explanation
it is a thinking rather than doing function of management.

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In which step of the planning process the planners make predictions regarding the future?
- A.
  
  Setting objectives
- B.
  
  Planning premises
- C.
  
  Identifying alternatives
- D.
  
  Follow up action
Correct Answer
B. Planning premises

Explanation
It involves assumptions made for future during planning process

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Name the step of the planning process where other functions of management also come into the picture.
- A.
  
  Setting objectives
- B.
  
  Planning premises
- C.
  
  Identifying the alternatives available
- D.
  
  Implementing the selected alternative
Correct Answer
D. Implementing the selected alternative

Explanation
While implementing the plan functions like directing and controlling are required

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5.

'to see whether plans are being implemented and activities are being performed according to schedule', is a step of the planning process. Identify the step.
- A.
  
  Follow up action
- B.
  
  Implementing the plan
- C.
  
  Selecting the best alternative
- D.
  
  Identifying the alternatives
Correct Answer
A. Follow up action

Explanation
follow up action

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Planning will become useless exercise unless it does not positively contribute to the achievement of pre determined organisational goal. Which attribute of planning is highlighted here?
- A.
  
  Primary function
- B.
  
  Focuses on achieveing objectives
- C.
  
  Pervasive
- D.
  
  Continuous
Correct Answer
B. Focuses on achieveing objectives

Explanation
Planning is a goal oriented process

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In which type of plan the sequence to perform a job is determined?
- A.
  
  Objective
- B.
  
  Programme
- C.
  
  Method
- D.
  
  Procedure
Correct Answer
D. Procedure

Explanation
procedure

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8.

A company started offering discount on its products to compare with competitors who offer free gift on their products. What type of plan is it?
- A.
  
  Policy
- B.
  
  Strategy
- C.
  
  Objective
- D.
  
  Programme
Correct Answer
A. Policy

Explanation
strategy

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A company allows only ten leaves for its employees during one year. Which type of plan is it?
- A.
  
  Policy
- B.
  
  Procedure
- C.
  
  Objective
- D.
  
  Rule
Correct Answer
D. Rule

Explanation
rule

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Which type of plan has the least flexibility?
- A.
  
  Objective
- B.
  
  Strategy
- C.
  
  Rule
- D.
  
  Policy
Correct Answer
C. Rule

Explanation
rule

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Business Studies Quiz Questions: Test!

Which is the first and primary function of management?

Planning requires intelligent imagination and sound judgment. Which feature of planning is highlighted here?

In which step of the planning process the planners make predictions regarding the future?

Name the step of the planning process where other functions of management also come into the picture.

'to see whether plans are being implemented and activities are being performed according to schedule', is a step of the planning process. Identify the step.

Planning will become useless exercise unless it does not positively contribute to the achievement of pre determined organisational goal. Which attribute of planning is highlighted here?

In which type of plan the sequence to perform a job is determined?

A company started offering discount on its products to compare with competitors who offer free gift on their products. What type of plan is it?

A company allows only ten leaves for its employees during one year. Which type of plan is it?

Which type of plan has the least flexibility?