The following features throw light on nature and scope of Planning.
A. It focuses on achieving objectives.
B. It is done at the initial stage of setting up business only.
C. It is futuristic.
D. It is a physical exercise.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A and C only
A. It focuses on achieving objectives. — Correct. Planning is purposeful. It sets out the goals and the activities needed to reach them. A plan that does not help achieve the organisation’s goals has no meaning.
B. It is done at the initial stage of setting up business only. — Incorrect. Planning is a continuous process. A plan is made for a period, and at the end of it a new plan is needed. It goes on for as long as the business runs.
C. It is futuristic. — Correct. Planning looks ahead. It decides today what is to be done in the future, based on forecasts of what is likely to happen.
D. It is a physical exercise. — Incorrect. Planning is a mental exercise. It needs foresight, imagination and sound judgement. It is an activity of thinking rather than doing.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Features of Planning … The planning function of the management has certain special features. These features throw light on its nature and scope. “(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. …”
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