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Question
The purpose of planning is to meet future events effectively to the best advantage of an organisation. This statement highlights which of the following features of planning?
Options
Planning focuses on achieving objectives.
Planning involves decision-making.
Planning is the primary function of management.
Planning is futuristic.
Solution
Planning is futuristic
Explanation:
The goal of planning is to properly meet future occurrences to the benefit of an organization. Planning entails projecting future events and conditions and developing strategies in response. As a result, Planning is forward-thinking.
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