Arrange the following steps of Planning process in order:(A) Planning…

Arrange the following steps of Planning process in order:

(A) Planning is concerned with the future which is uncertain and every planner is using conjecture about what might happen in future.

(B) 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.

(D) Every organization must have certain objectives. Objectives may be set for the entire organisation and each department or unit within the organisation.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

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

(D) Every organization must have certain objectives. Objectives may be set for the entire organisation and each department or unit within the organisation. — first. This is setting objectives. Every plan starts from what the organisation wants to achieve.
(A) Planning is concerned with the future which is uncertain and every planner is using conjecture about what might happen in future. — second. This is developing premises, the assumptions about the future on which the plan is built.
(B) 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. — third. This is identifying alternative courses of action. It is followed by evaluating them, selecting one and implementing it.
(C) Monitoring the plans is equally important to ensure that objectives are achieved. — fourth. This is follow-up action, the last step. It checks whether the plan is being carried out as intended.

NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Setting Objectives: … Every organisation must have certain objectives. Objectives may be set for the entire organisation and each department or unit within the organisation. …”

“Developing Premises: Planning is concerned with the future which is uncertain and every planner is using conjecture about what might happen in future.”

“Identifying alternative courses of action: … 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.”

“(vii) Follow-up action: To see whether plans are being implemented and activities are performed according to schedule is also part of the planning process. Monitoring the plans is equally important to ensure that objectives are achieved.”