Question : 'It is not always true that just because a plan has worked before it will work again,' Identify the related limitation of planning?
Option 1: Planning leads to rigidity
Option 2: Planning reduces creativity
Option 3: Planning may not work in a dynamic environment
Option 4: Planning does not guarantee success
Correct Answer: Planning does not guarantee success
Solution : 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 as there are so many unknown factor which may lead to failure of plan in future. 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 as there are so many unknown factor which may lead to failure of plan in future. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.
Question : Adarsh wants to start a business of opening a fast food chain. Arti his friend, told him to perform planning as a function of management, as it precedes all function of management, i.e. organising, staffing, directing and controlling. Identify the feature of planning referred to here.
Option 1: Planning is a primary function
Option 2: Planning is pervasive
Option 3: Planning is continuous
Option 4: Planning is futuristic
Question : How did the suspension of the Five-year Plans impact India's approach to economic planning?
Option 1: It led to a shift towards a completely market-driven economy.
Option 2: It resulted in the adoption of ad-hoc annual plans.
Option 3: It initiated a move towards a socialist economy.
Option 4: It caused a permanent halt to economic planning.
Question : Assertion: Planning in India is primarily focused on promoting quick, balanced economic growth that is inclusive and just. Reason: It is widely believed that poverty and unemployment are the main obstacles to India's development.
Option 1: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option 2: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A)
Option 3: Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False
Option 4: Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True
Question : It ensures optimum use of resources through better planning organising staffing directing and controlling it shows us which importance of Management is highlighted here?
Option 1: Achieving group goals
Option 2: Create a dynamic organisation
Option 3: Development of society
Option 4: Increases efficiency
Question : What was a major criticism of the suspension of Five-year Plans in India?
Option 1: It led to over-dependence on foreign aid.
Option 2: It hindered long-term economic planning.
Option 3: It resulted in excessive privatization of industries.
Option 4: It caused a decline in agricultural productivity.
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