Consider the following statements about setting objectives in the planning process:
(A) Every organisation must have certain objectives, which specify what the organisation wants to achieve.
(B) Objectives should be stated clearly for all departments, units and employees.
(C) Objectives are set after the premises about the future have been developed.
(D) If the end result is clear, it becomes easier to work towards the goal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A), (B) and (D) only
(A) Every organisation must have certain objectives, which specify what the organisation wants to achieve. — Correct. Objectives state the end result the organisation is working for.
(B) Objectives should be stated clearly for all departments, units and employees. — Correct. Clear objectives give direction to all departments.
(C) Objectives are set after the premises about the future have been developed. — Incorrect. Setting objectives is the first step. Premises are developed after it, in the second step.
(D) If the end result is clear, it becomes easier to work towards the goal. — Correct. When people know the end result, they can work towards it more easily.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(i) Setting Objectives: The first and foremost step is setting objectives. Every organisation must have certain objectives. Objectives may be set for the entire organisation and each department or unit within the organisation. Objectives or goals specify what the organisation wants to achieve. It could mean an increase in sales by 20% which could be objective of the entire organisation. How all departments would contribute to the organisational goals is the plan that is to be drawn up. Objectives should be stated clearly for all departments, units and employees. They give direction to all departments. Departments/ units then need to set their own objectives within the broad framework of the organisation’s philosophy. Objectives have to percolate down to each unit and employees at all levels. At the same time, managers must contribute ideas and participate in the objective setting process. They must also understand how their actions contribute to achieving objectives. If the end result is clear it becomes easier to work towards the goal.” |