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Question
Explain the following term/concept.
Planning
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Solution
- Planning is the basic function of management. Every function of management is based on planning. It includes deciding the things to be done in advance. Planning is an intellectual process of logical thinking and rational decision making. It focuses on the organization's objectives and develops various courses of action.
- Designing proper planning and implementing accordingly is the key to achieving the objectives of an organization. In short, planning is a detailed program of future courses of action.
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| 8. It is a set of principles. | |
| 9. It is the process of recruiting, selecting, placing, and remunerating. | |
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10. To manage is to forecast and plan. |
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11. Principle of management |
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12. To focus on the role of an employee |
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13. General instructions from subordinate to superior |
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First function of management.
Give one Word/Phrase/Term for the following statement.
It is an intellectual process of logical thinking and rational decision-making.
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Every function of management is not based on planning.
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_____________ is the fundamental function of management.
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