Consider the following statements about planning as a continuous process:
(A) Plans are prepared for a specific period of time, which may be a month, a quarter or a year.
(B) Continuity of planning is related with the primacy of planning.
(C) At the end of a plan period, a new plan is drawn on the basis of new requirements and future conditions.
(D) Under the planning cycle, a plan is framed, it is implemented, and is followed by another plan.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C) and (D) only
(A) Plans are prepared for a specific period of time, which may be a month, a quarter or a year. — Correct. Every plan has a fixed period. When it ends, the next plan begins.
(B) Continuity of planning is related with the primacy of planning. — Incorrect. Continuity is related with the planning cycle. Primacy of planning means that planning comes before the other functions of management.
(C) At the end of a plan period, a new plan is drawn on the basis of new requirements and future conditions. — Correct. A new plan is needed because requirements and conditions change with time.
(D) Under the planning cycle, a plan is framed, it is implemented, and is followed by another plan. — Correct. This is how the planning cycle works, and it keeps planning continuous.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(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. The various functions of management are interrelated and equally important. However, planning provides the basis of all other functions.” “(iv) Planning is continuous: Plans are prepared for a specific period of time, may be for a month, a quarter, or a year. At the end of that period there is need for a new plan to be drawn on the basis of new requirements and future conditions. Hence, planning is a continuous process. Continuity of planning is related with the planning cycle. It means that a plan is framed, it is implemented, and is followed by another plan, and so on.” |