Question

Assertion (A): Planning is a primary function of management.

Reason (R): Planning is required at all levels of management as well as in all departments of the organisation.

Options

• Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

• (A) is true, but (R) is false.

• (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Explanation - 

Planning lays the groundwork for all other management functions. All other managerial functions are carried out in accordance with the plans that have been put up. As a result, planning takes precedence over other functions.