Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Planning

Question:

'5% of jobs in ABC Ltd is reserved for handicapped person in every department of the company.'

Which plan is indicated in above example?

Options:

Method

Policy

Procedure

Programme

Correct Answer:

Policy

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2- policy.

The highlighted plan in the given example is "policy." The reservation for handicapped person is specific policy of a company.

Policies are general statements that guide thinking or channelise energies towards a particular direction. Policies provide a basis for interpreting strategy which is usually stated in general terms They are guides to managerial action and decisions in the implementation of strategy.

 

OTHER OPTIONS

  • Method- Methods provide the prescribed ways or manner in which a task has to be performed considering the objective. It deals with a task comprising one step of a procedure and specifies how this step is to be performed. The method may vary from task to task. Selection of proper method saves time, money and effort and increases efficiency.
  • Procedure- Procedures are routine steps on how to carry out activities. They detail the exact manner in which any work is to be performed. They are specified in a chronological order.
  • Programme- Programmes are detailed statements about a project which outlines the objectives, policies, procedures, rules, tasks, human and physical resources required and the budget to implement any course of action. Programmes will include the entire gamut of activities as well as the organisation’s policy and how it will contribute to the overall business plan. The minutest details are worked out i.e., procedures, rules, budgets, within the broad policy framework.