Consider the following statements about planning and objectives:
(A) Organisations are set up with a general purpose in view.
(B) Planning is purposeful, as specific goals are set out in the plans along with the activities to achieve them.
(C) The purposeful nature of planning is also referred to as the primacy of planning.
(D) Planning is purposeful, as it is required at all levels of management and in all departments.
(E) Planning provides a rational approach for achieving predetermined objectives.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (B) and (E) only
(A) Organisations are set up with a general purpose in view. — Correct. Every organisation is formed for a purpose.
(B) Planning is purposeful, as specific goals are set out in the plans along with the activities to achieve them. — Correct. This is the feature ‘planning focuses on achieving objectives’.
(C) The purposeful nature of planning is also referred to as the primacy of planning. — Incorrect. Primacy of planning means planning comes before all other functions.
(D) Planning is purposeful, as it is required at all levels of management and in all departments. — Incorrect. Being needed at all levels and in all departments makes planning pervasive.
(E) Planning provides a rational approach for achieving predetermined objectives. — Correct. Planning works out courses of action to reach set objectives.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Concept … Planning, thus, involves setting objectives and developing appropriate courses of action to achieve these objectives. Objectives provide direction for all managerial decisions and actions. Planning provides a rational approach for achieving predetermined objectives. …” “(i) Planning focuses on achieving objectives: Organisations are set up with a general purpose in view. Specific goals are set out in the plans along with the activities to be undertaken to achieve the goals. Thus, planning is purposeful. Planning has no meaning unless it contributes to the achievement of predetermined organisational goals.” “(ii) Planning is a primary function of management: Planning lays down the base for other functions of management. All other managerial functions are performed within the framework of the plans drawn. Thus, planning precedes other functions. This is also referred to as the primacy of planning. …” “(iii) Planning is pervasive: Planning is required at all levels of management as well as in all departments of the organisation. It is not an exclusive function of top management nor of any particular department. …” |