Which of the following is NOT done at the step ‘Identifying alternative courses of action’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Using judgement and intuition to pick the most viable alternative
Option (1) Finding the many ways in which the objectives can be achieved — Done at this step. There may be many ways to act, and all of them are identified here.
Option (2) Using judgement and intuition to pick the most viable alternative — Not done at this step. Judgement and intuition are used in selecting an alternative, the fifth step. Here the courses are only found, not chosen.
Option (3) Generating and discussing more alternatives for an important project — Done at this step. For an important project, more alternatives are generated and discussed.
Option (4) Involving more people and sharing their ideas to adopt an innovative course — Done at this step. An innovative course comes from involving more people and their ideas.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iii) Identifying alternative courses of action: Once objectives are set, assumptions are made. Then the next step would be to act upon them. There may be many ways to act and achieve objectives. All the alternative courses of action should be identified. The course of action which may be taken could be either routine or innovative. An innovative course may be adopted by involving more people and sharing their ideas. If the project is important, then more alternatives should be generated and thoroughly discussed amongst the members of the organisation.” “(v) Selecting an alternative: This is the real point of decision making. The best plan has to be adopted and implemented. The ideal plan, of course, would be the most feasible, profitable and with least negative consequences. Most plans may not always be subjected to a mathematical analysis. In such cases, subjectivity and the manager’s experience, judgement and at times, intuition play an important part in selecting the most viable alternative.” |