Question

“The need for planning arises only when alternatives are available.” The step of planning process that is being referred to in the above statement is ______.

Options

• Planning is goal-oriented

• Planning is futuristic

• Planning is an intellectual process

• Planning involves choices

Answer 1

“The need for planning arises only when alternatives are available.” The step of planning process that is being referred to in the above statement is Planning involves choices.

Explanation:

The statement “The need for planning arises only when alternatives are available” directly reflects the characteristic of planning where a decision must be made among different options. Planning involves choices – When multiple ways to achieve objectives exist, planning is required to evaluate and choose the most appropriate course of action.