Arrange the following steps of the planning process adopted by XYZ Ltd. in the correct sequence.

(A) XYZ Ltd. has decided to increase their sales by 20% in the financial year 2025-26.
(B) After carefully considering the alternatives, they have decided to try selling their products through e-commerce websites.
(C) After registering with the e-commerce websites, the plan will become operational.
(D) XYZ Ltd. has identified three options: increase in price, use of social media influencers for promotion and selling through e-commerce websites.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (D), (B), (C)

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (D), (B), (C)

1. (A) Setting the objective → XYZ Ltd. decides to increase sales by 20% in 2025–26.

2. (D) Identifying alternatives → Options considered: increase price, use influencers, or sell via e-commerce.

3. (B) Selecting the best alternative → Decision to sell through e-commerce websites.

4. (C) Implementing the plan → Registering with e-commerce platforms to make the plan operational.