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Question
Justify the following statement.
Planning is the first function of Management
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Solution
- Planning refers to detailed programme of future courses of action.
- It includes deciding the things to be done in advance.
- All other functions of management are based on planning.
- Unless the plan is ready, other management functions such as organising, staffing etc. cannot be undertaken.
Hence, planning is the basic and first function of the management process.
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