Business Studies

Importance of planning

Q: How can planning increase employees' confidence?

By telling them clear objectives and work method Clear objectives and method give confidence to employees. In exams link it with direction and clarity.

Q: If possible obstacles are identified before work starts because of planning which benefit is shown?

Better preparation for future problems When possible obstacles are identified before work begins, the organisation can prepare alternatives, resources and timelines to deal with them. Hence, the benefit shown is better preparation for future problems. Forecasting uncertainties is a related planning activity, but the question asks for the benefit obtained from identifying obstacles. Exam tip: Planning does not eliminate all risks; it improves preparedness to handle them.

In this Class 12 Business Studies topic from the chapter “Planning,” students learn why planning is essential for effective management. The topic explains how clear objectives and well-designed courses of action provide direction, coordinate efforts, reduce uncertainty and waste, support better decision-making, encourage innovative thinking, and establish standards for control. It also helps students understand the practical value of planning in achieving organisational goals and managing business activities systematically.

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01How can planning increase employees' confidence?

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Correct answer: A. By telling them clear objectives and work method

Clear objectives and method give confidence to employees. In exams link it with direction and clarity.

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02If possible obstacles are identified before work starts because of planning which benefit is shown?

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Correct answer: A. Better preparation for future problems

When possible obstacles are identified before work begins, the organisation can prepare alternatives, resources and timelines to deal with them. Hence, the benefit shown is better preparation for future problems. Forecasting uncertainties is a related planning activity, but the question asks for the benefit obtained from identifying obstacles. Exam tip: Planning does not eliminate all risks; it improves preparedness to handle them.