Planning process

Q: An energy company first fixed an objective to reduce carbon emissions and then estimated government grants and technology cost. Which step does the second activity show?

Developing premises Future estimates of grants and cost are premises. In exams, write future assumptions after objectives as premises.

Q: An online seller considered own vehicle network, partner courier and local pickup centres for faster delivery. Which step is this?

Identifying alternative courses of action The seller already has one objective: faster delivery. It then considers three possible methods—creating its own vehicle network, using partner couriers, and establishing local pickup centres. These are separate courses of action that could be compared for cost, speed, control, coverage, and convenience. The example is therefore about generating possible routes, not about measuring results. Option A is correct because identifying alternative courses of action means finding different ways to achieve a previously decided objective. Following up a plan and measuring performance happen after a method has been selected and implemented. “Removing objectives” is not a normal planning step. The presence of several possible delivery arrangements is the clear clue supporting the supplied answer.

Q: If an alternative has low cost but may weaken customer experience, in which step should this be checked?

Evaluating alternatives Evaluation checks customer experience along with cost. In exams, keep non-financial factors in evaluation.

Q: Converting the chosen strategy into departmental tasks, deadlines and spending limits indicates which step?

Implementing the plan Direct answer: Option D, implementing the plan. A selected strategy becomes implementation when it is translated into specific work for people and departments. Departmental tasks explain who will do what; deadlines explain when it must be done; spending limits control the resources to be used. Thus the abstract decision is being converted into practical action. Option A is wrong because identifying alternatives means listing possible courses before one is chosen. Option B is wrong because premises are assumptions about future conditions, not task schedules or spending controls. Option C is wrong because evaluation compares alternatives; it does not execute the chosen one. Option D is correct because implementation puts the selected strategy into operation through duties, time limits and resource allocation. Exam cue: action, responsibility, schedule, budget and execution point to implementation.

Q: If after implementation it is found that expense exceeded the limit, which step becomes active?

Follow-up action Checking actual results after the plan is follow-up. In exams, write review and correction when variance appears.

Q: If objectives and premises are clear in planning but alternatives are very few, what will be the effect on decision quality?

Decision quality may become limited Good alternatives are necessary for better decisions. In exams, treat quality of every step as important.

Q: A school set a goal to improve results but did not state how much improvement is needed in which subject. What is the weakness?

The objective is vague and not measurable Good objectives should be specific and measurable. In exams, write unclear target as a weak objective.

Q: If different departments are making their plans with different future demand estimates, what should be corrected first?

Create common planning premises Common premises make departments think on the same base. In exams, connect shared assumptions with coordination.

Q: A dairy company created options such as farmer training, chilling centre and bonus scheme to increase milk collection. Which step does this show?

Identifying alternative courses of action These are possible courses of action to achieve the goal. In exams, write option generation as alternatives stage.

Q: If the chosen plan has a budget but no responsible person is fixed, which step will remain weak?

Implementing the plan If responsibility is unclear, action becomes weak. In exams, treat responsibility as a core part of implementation.

01An energy company first fixed an objective to reduce carbon emissions and then estimated government grants and technology cost. Which step does the second activity show?

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Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Developing premises

Future estimates of grants and cost are premises. In exams, write future assumptions after objectives as premises.

Practice questions

10If the chosen plan has a budget but no responsible person is fixed, which step will remain weak?यदि chosen plan के लिए budget तो है पर responsible person तय नहीं है तो कौन सा चरण कमजोर रहेगा?

11If a deviation is found in follow-up but the manager only prepares a report and stops, what is lacking?यदि follow-up में deviation मिलता है पर manager सिर्फ report बनाकर छोड़ देता है तो कौन सी कमी है?

12If the target is achieved but customer complaints increase, which conclusion is proper in follow-up?यदि target achieve हो गया लेकिन customer complaints बढ़ गईं तो follow-up में कौन सा निष्कर्ष उचित है?

15If an objective is realistic but not challenging, what loss may occur in the planning process?यदि उद्देश्य realistic है लेकिन challenging नहीं है तो planning process में कौन सा नुकसान हो सकता है?

18If an organisation creates alternatives without taking employee ideas, which benefit may be missed?यदि organisation ने employee ideas लिए बिना alternatives बनाए तो किस benefit से वंचित रह सकता है?

19If the selected alternative does not match company policy, in which step should it have been rejected?यदि selected alternative company policy से मेल नहीं खाता तो उसे किस चरण में reject होना चाहिए था?

20If resources are arranged for a plan but authority is not given, what will happen in implementation?यदि plan के लिए resources arrange कर दिए गए पर authority नहीं दी गई तो implementation में क्या होगा?

24If resource conflict arises among departments during implementation of selected plan, which preparation was weak?यदि selected plan को implement करते समय departments के बीच resource conflict हो तो कौन सी preparation कमजोर थी?

Analytics choices

10If the chosen plan has a budget but no responsible person is fixed, which step will remain weak?

11If a deviation is found in follow-up but the manager only prepares a report and stops, what is lacking?

12If the target is achieved but customer complaints increase, which conclusion is proper in follow-up?

15If an objective is realistic but not challenging, what loss may occur in the planning process?

18If an organisation creates alternatives without taking employee ideas, which benefit may be missed?

19If the selected alternative does not match company policy, in which step should it have been rejected?

20If resources are arranged for a plan but authority is not given, what will happen in implementation?

24If resource conflict arises among departments during implementation of selected plan, which preparation was weak?