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Explain method as a type of Plan.
Explain the following type of plan:
Method
Solution
A method is a form of strategy that specifies the stages or procedures to be taken to attain a given aim or purpose. It establishes a systematic strategy and specifies the sequence of actions or processes necessary to achieve a desired result.
Features of Method are:
- It is the standardised and simplified way of accomplishing any task.
- It is designed to achieve efficacy and economy in operations.
- Methods are the results of research and observations.
- Methods are always rational and logical.
- No penalties are imposed in case of violation of method of performing any task.
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Indira Gandhi canal command area is in ______.
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It is that function of management which is considered as the base of all other functions.' Identify the function of management stated in the above lines.
Match the CATEGORY being marketed in Column I with the correct EXAMPLE in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (1) | Ideas | (i) | Film festival |
| (2) | Experience | (ii) | Family Planning |
| (3) | Events | (iii) | Mountaineering |
