Question

Match the features of planning in List I with their descriptions in List II

List I	List II
A. Planning is Pervasive	I. It is required at all levels of management and in all departments of the organisation.
B. Planning is Continuous	II. It involves looking ahead and preparing for future events to the best advantage of an organisation.
C. Planning is a Primary Function	III. It lays down the base for other managerial functions.
D. Planning is Futuristic	IV. Plans are prepared for a specific period, and at the end of that period, new plans are drawn based on new requirements and future conditions.

• A. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• B. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• C. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• D. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

Hint:

Pervasive = Planning at all levels; Continuous = Always updating; Primary = Basis for all functions; Futuristic = Looking ahead.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To resolve the problem, each planning feature from List I must be correctly paired with its description in List II.

1. Understanding the Concepts:

- Ubiquitous Nature of Planning: Planning is essential across all organizational levels and departments.
- Unceasing Process of Planning: Planning is an ongoing activity that adapts to evolving circumstances.
- Foundational Role of Planning: Planning serves as the basis for all other management functions.
- Forward-Looking Aspect of Planning: Planning focuses on anticipating and preparing for future occurrences.

2. Matching the items:

List I (Features of Planning)	List II (Descriptions)
A. Planning is Pervasive	I. It is required at all levels of management and in all departments of the organisation.
B. Planning is Continuous	IV. Plans are prepared for a specific period, and at the end of that period, new plans are drawn based on new requirements and future conditions.
C. Planning is a Primary Function	III. It lays down the base for other managerial functions.
D. Planning is Futuristic	II. It involves looking ahead and preparing for future events to the best advantage of an organisation.

Final Answer:

The correct pairings are:
A - I,
B - IV,
C - III,
D - II.