[Business Studies MCQs, Planning, AHSEC, CBSE, Class 12, Objective Questions and Answers]
Business Studies Class 12 MCQs
Chapter 4: Planning
Multiple Choice Questions and Answers
Objective Questions
(1 Mark)
1. Point
out whether Planning is a physical or mental activity.
Ans: Planning is a mental activity. It
requires application of the mind involving creative thinking and imagination,
foresight & judgment.
2. Does
planning eliminate risk?
Ans: No, Planning does not eliminate risk. It
only reduces the risks.
3. What
are different types of plan?
Ans: Policy, Procedures, Method, Rule,
Strategy, programme, Budget.
4.
Planning is a time consuming process. Comment.
Ans: Planning is a time consuming process. It
requires collection of information, its analysis and interpretation. These
activities may take considerable time. This is also a limitation of planning.
5.
‘Planning strangulates the imitativeness of the employees and compels them to work
in an inflexible manner’
Ans. Planning Hampers creativity
6. ‘No
Smoking in the factory’ is which type of plan.
Ans. Rules
7. Define
derivative plans.
Ans. Plans that are prepared to support the
main plan is called derivative plan.
8. Define
Planning Premises. 2013,
2018
Ans: Planning is concerned with the future,
which is uncertain. Therefore, the manager is required to make certain
assumptions about the future. These assumptions are called premises.
9. Why is
planning regarded as pervasive function of management? 2017
Ans: Planning is regarded as a pervasive
function as it is required at all levels of mgt. as well as in all departments
of the organisation. However the scope of planning differs at different levels
and among different departments.
10. Why is
planning known as “Futuristic’?
Ans: Planning is futuristic. It is done for
the future and not for the past. All the managers try to make assumptions for
the future and act accordingly.
10. At
which level of management is planning function of management conducted?
Ans: Top Level
11. How
can the happening of ‘overlapping and wasteful activities’ be reduced?
Ans: Through Planning
12. Which
type of plan determines what to do and how to do?
Ans: Objectives and Strategy
13. Name
the techniques of control by which all operations are planned in advance in the
form of budget.
Ans: Budgetary Control
14. Define
derivative plans.
Ans. Plans that are prepared to support the
main plan is called derivative plan.
15. Does
planning eliminate risk?
Ans: No, Planning does not eliminate risk. It
only reduces the risks.
16. Planning provides directions. Comment.
Ans: By stating in advance how work is to be
done, planning provide direction for action. If goals are well defined,
employees are aware of what the organization has to do and what they must do to
achieve those goals. Departments and individuals in the organization are able
to work in coordination.
17. Name
the other name of directional plan.
Ans. Strategy.
18. How
does planning restrict creativity?
Ans: Planning in an activity which is done by
top mgt. usually the rest of the organisation just implements these plan. The
result is that middle management and other decision makers are neither allowed
to deviate from plans nor are they permitted to act on their own. This planning
restricts creativity.
19. Give
an example of goal.
Ans: To use new
technology to increase brand recognition in the local markets
20.
Planning is a continuous process. Comment.
Ans: Planning goes on continuously. It does
not stop after a particular period. If plans are made for a month, after one
month new plans are made. So Planning goes on without halt.
21. Which
function of management is considered as the base of all other functions?
Ans: Planning
22. Define Planning Process.
Ans: The development
of goals, strategies, task lists and schedules required to achieve the
objectives of a business is called planning process. This process is a
fundamental function.
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