Assignment-Class 12-Planning

1 Which function of management bridges the gap between where we are and

where we want to go to?

 2 One of the functions of Management is considered as base' for all other

functions.Name that function.

3. What all qualities are required for doing planning?

Intelligence, Imagination, Foresight, Sound Judgment.

4 Name the feature of planning which says planning is a forward looking function?

5 How does planning create rigidity?

6 What is the basis for creating future course of action?

7 Which is the most crucial step in planning process?

8. How is planning a pervasive function of management?

9. 'Planning reduces creativity'. How?

10 'Planning does not guarantee success'. Comment.

11. A company wants to increase sales; the alternatives may be reducing prices hanging packaging, improving packaging, etc. Which step of planning process

relates with the above example?

12. A company needs a detailed plan for its new project? ‘Construction of a Shopping Mall'. What type of plan is it?

13. "These are general statements that guide thinking and channelise energise

towards a particular direction and help in solving routine problems”. Identify

the type of plan.

14. 'Planning promotes innovative ideas’. Explain? -

15. 'Planning focuses on achieving objectives'. Explain

16. 'Planning is the basic function on of management'. Comment.

17. Why is planning considered as a mental exercise?

18. How can (i) Political climate and (ii) Policies

of competitors obstruct planning?

19. 'Though planning is an important tool of management, yet it is not a remedy for

all types of problems", Do you agree with this statement? Give any five

reasons in support of your answer.