Planning Process

First step in planning process is to ____________.

Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in the planning process.

Which step in the process of planning will precede the step in which the manager is required to make certain assumptions about the future, which are the base material upon which the plans are drawn.

If there is a plan to increase production then more labour, more machinery will be required. This step in the process of planning will involve organising for labour and purchase of machinery. Identify the step in the planning process being discussed above.

Read the following text and answer the following question on the basis of the same:

Simplex limited had been taken over by Mundhra Group immediately following India’s independence. Since then it enjoys a rich record of industry presence and experience. In 2005, with the aim to accelerate growth the company had gone through several rounds of meetings and discussions before launching ERP system to attract large projects. The management had done effective forecast and critical thinking regarding allocation resources to reduce wastage. For this purpose the company had laid down multiple courses of action to meet the challenge of adverse situations. In 2008, the company suffered loss in many projects due to the great recession despite taking many cost cutting measures. The management had taken utmost care regarding the possible outcome and timely review of the plans to achieve the set target during that hard time. In 2010 the system implemented successfully which subsequently helped the company to execute numerous projects with precision and timeliness.

“In 2005, with the aim to accelerate growth the company had gone through several rounds of meetings and discussions.” What is the objective mentioned here according to the process stated here?

State the role of 'route clerk' in functional foremanship.

Explain the first three steps in the process of 'Planning'.

What are the steps taken by management in the planning  process?