Match the following:

1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B.

* Planning provides direction: By stating in advance how work is to be done planning provides direction for action. Planning ensures that the goals or objectives are clearly stated so that they act as a guide for deciding what action should be taken and in which direction.

* Planning reduces risk: Planning is an activity which enables a manager to look ahead and anticipate changes. By deciding in advance, the tasks to be performed, planning shows the way to deal with changes and uncertain events and reduce the level of risks.

* Planning reduces wasteful activities: Planning helps in avoiding confusion and misunderstanding. Since planning ensures clarity in thought and action, work is carried on smoothly without interruptions. Useless and redundant activities are minimized or eliminated. 

* Planning facilitates decision making: Planning helps the manager to look into the future and make a choice from amongst various alternative courses of action, which means that it facilitates decision making.