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1. The document discusses planning as a management function. It provides 11 examples of assertions and reasons about planning and asks the reader to identify the correct relationship between each assertion and reason. 2. The examples cover topics like how planning helps anticipate uncertainty, the need for manager flexibility, how planning provides the basis for other functions, and how planning is a continuous process. 3. Correct answers and explanations are provided for each example to illustrate the relationship between the assertion and reason.

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Assertion 4

1. The document discusses planning as a management function. It provides 11 examples of assertions and reasons about planning and asks the reader to identify the correct relationship between each assertion and reason. 2. The examples cover topics like how planning helps anticipate uncertainty, the need for manager flexibility, how planning provides the basis for other functions, and how planning is a continuous process. 3. Correct answers and explanations are provided for each example to illustrate the relationship between the assertion and reason.

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CHAPTER – 4
PLANNING
QUESTIONS BASED ON REASONS AND ASSERTION
1. Assertion (A) : Through planning, the uncertain events or changes can be
anticipated and eliminated.
Reason (R) : Planning reduces the risks of uncertainty.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
Explanation : The change or events cannot be eliminated but they can be
participated.
2. Assertion (A) : Managers need to be given some flexibility to be able to cope
with the changed circumstances..
Reason (R) : Planning reduces creativity.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
Explanation : The correct explanation to A is that planning leads to rigidity as
managers follow a pre-decided plan and may not be in a position to change when
circumstances change.
3. Assertion (A) : The various functions of management are interrelated and
equally important. However, planning provides the basis for all other functions.
Reason (R) : Planning is a continuous activity.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
Explanation : The correct explanation to A is that planning is a primary function
of management and provides a framework for rest of the function.
4. Assertion (A) : Planning is the most challenging activity for the management
as it guides all future actions leading to growth and prosperity of the business.
Reason (R) : Planning promotes innovative ideas.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
5. Assertion (A) : Sales forecasting is the basis on which a business from
prepares its annual plan for production and sales.
Reason (R) : Planning is a primary function of management.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
Explanation : Both the statements are true but correct explanation to A is the
planning essentially involves looking forward and preparing for the future.
6. Assertion (A) : A plan is framed; it is implement and is followed by another
plan, and so on.
Reason (R) : Planning is a continuous process.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
7. Assertion (A) : Middle management of ‘Soni Ltd.’ and other decisions makes
are neither allowed to deviate from plans not they are permitted to act on their
own.
Reason (R) : Planning leads to rigidity.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
Explanation : The reason for A is that planning is usually done by top
management and it reduces initiative and creativity at middle and lower level.
8. Assertion (A) : False sense of security and complacency lead to failure of
planning instead of success.
Reason (R) :Planning if implemented properly, guarantees success.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
Explanation : There are so many unknown factors to be considered, hence at
times even properly implemented plans do not guarantee success.
9. Assertion (A) : Competition in the market can upset financial parts..
Reason (R) : Planning leads to rigidity.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
Explanation : The correct explanation to the above assertion is that business
environment is dynamic and planning may not work is dynamic environment.
10. Assertion (A) : Managers need to be given some flexibility to be able to cope
with the changed circumstances.
Reason (R) : Planning reduces creativity.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
Explanation : The correct explanation to A is that planning leads to rigidity as
managers follow a pre-decided plan and may not be in a position to change when
circumstances change.
11. Assertion (A) : The nature of corrective action required depends upon the
extent of deviation from the standards.
Reason (R) : Controlling is a prerequisite for planning.
Find the correct option
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false d) A is false but R is true
Explanation : Planning is a pre requisite for controlling.

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