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Question
Which of the following statements correctly explains the limitation of planning 'planning does not guarantee success'?
Options
planning is required at all levels of management and in all the departments of the organization.
planning involves thorough examination and evaluation of available alternatives.
relying on a previously tried and tested successful plan just because it had worked before and will work again.
by deciding in advance the tasks to be performed, planning shows the way to deal with changes and uncertain events.
Solution
relying on a previously tried and tested successful plan just because it had worked before and will work again.
Explanation:
Managers have a tendency to rely on previously tried and tested successful plans. It is not always true that just because a plan has worked before it will work again. Besides, there are so many other unknown factors to be considered.
