Programme

Correct answer: A. General idea

A programme is not just a general idea but a detailed plan. Remember the phrase detailed plan in exams.

Correct answer: D. Employee personal hobby

Personal hobby is not an essential part of the action plan of a programme. Identify relevant activities in exams.

Correct answer: A. For clarity and reference

The direct answer is A: for clarity and reference. A programme describes connected activities, their order, timing and often the people or resources involved. Keeping it in written form gives everyone a common version to read and consult. Step by step, the written programme states what must be done; it can show when and by whom it should be done; workers can check progress; managers can compare actual action with the planned sequence; and misunderstandings can be reduced. Option A is correct because clarity and future reference are direct benefits. Option B, increasing confusion, is the opposite of the purpose of writing a plan. Option C, hiding targets, is wrong because a useful written programme communicates targets and activities. Option D, forgetting expenses, is unrelated; written records generally help remember responsibilities and resources. A written programme may also support coordination and accountability, but it does not guarantee success by itself. Memory cue: write the programme so people can read, follow, check and coordinate it.

Correct answer: A. Activities related to the objective

Activities of a programme are meant to achieve the fixed objective. Remember goal related activities in exams.

Correct answer: A. Programme

An annual function fixes activities time responsibility and resources. Treat detailed event plan as programme in exams.

Correct answer: A. Activities move smoothly

The direct answer is A: activities move smoothly. A programme often contains several connected tasks. A pre-decided sequence tells people which activity must come first, which can follow, and which depends on the completion of another. This prevents confusion, reduces unnecessary interruption, and helps resources reach the right task at the right time. The reasoning is: identify linked activities, place them in logical order, complete earlier requirements, then begin dependent work; consequently the programme flows more smoothly. Option A is correct because sequence creates continuity and coordination. Option B is wrong because a planned sequence is intended to support control, not make expenses uncontrolled. It may help control costs by reducing rework and idle time. Option C is wrong because arranging tasks in order does not remove the objective; it helps achieve it. Option D is wrong because sequence does not hide resources; a clear programme can show when and where resources are needed. For example, design may need to finish before production, and production may need to finish before delivery. The exact sequence depends on the programme, but the principle remains logical flow. Memory cue: first identify dependency, then arrange the work; correct order produces smoother execution.

Correct answer: A. People who perform work

Human resources are people who perform programme activities. Remember people as resources in exams.

Correct answer: A. Machine and material

Physical resources may include machines materials tools etc. Remember tangible resources in exams.

Correct answer: A. Objective

The direct answer is A, Objective. A programme is a planned set of activities made to achieve a particular objective. First, the organisation decides what result it wants. Next, it selects activities, people, time and resources that can produce that result. Therefore, the objective must be clear before the programme is prepared; otherwise the activities may move in the wrong direction and success cannot be measured. Option A is correct because it gives the programme its purpose and direction. Option B, an employee’s favourite food, is normally unrelated to programme design. Option C, wall colour, is not a basic planning requirement. Option D, an old slogan, may be used for communication but cannot replace a clear objective. A useful exam cue is: objective first, programme next, implementation after that.

Correct answer: A. Coordination

A programme connects different activities with one objective. Remember programme as coordination tool in exams.

Correct answer: A. New product promotion programme

Customer information may be a key activity in new product promotion. Link promotion programme with awareness in exams.

Correct answer: A. To complete the work within the stipulated time

Fixing a deadline gives a clear time limit for each activity in a programme and helps ensure that work is completed on time. It also supports progress monitoring and control of delays. A deadline does not change the programme's objectives. Exam tip: associate a deadline with time control and timely completion of work.

Correct answer: A. By predetermined stages and a time schedule

A programme specifies stages of work and the time limit for completing them. Progress is checked by comparing actual work completed with these predetermined stages and the schedule to see whether the programme is on track. Total expenditure alone does not show the extent of work completed. Exam tip: link programme monitoring with stages, deadlines, and comparison of actual progress with the plan.

Correct answer: A. Big work becomes easier to complete

A programme specifies the activities and sequence needed to implement a plan. Dividing a large task into small steps makes each activity clear, manageable, and easier to complete; therefore, the larger task is completed more easily. Hiding expenses is not the purpose of a programme, and breaking work into steps makes planning more systematic, not unplanned. Exam tip: remember a programme as an ordered sequence of activities.

Correct answer: A. Available resources

A programme is a coordinated plan that brings together activities, time, responsibilities, and resources to achieve an objective. Before preparing it, the planner must check whether the required people, money, materials, equipment, and time are available. This is a feasibility consideration. A programme that ignores its resources may look attractive on paper but may fail during implementation because its activities cannot be supported.

Option A is correct because available resources determine whether the planned work can actually be carried out. An employee’s favourite film, an old shop colour, and an unrelated story do not normally affect the design or feasibility of a programme. The question tests whether planning should be connected with practical capacity. Since implementation depends on resources, they cannot be ignored. The supplied answer A is accurate and appropriate for this business-studies concept.

Correct answer: A. Detailed and stepwise plan

A programme is based on details and stepwise activities. Remember detailed and stepwise feature in exams.

Correct answer: A. Achievement of fixed objective

The purpose of a programme is to achieve a fixed objective. Remember achievement of objective in exams.

Correct answer: A. To state the method of doing work

Procedure tells the order and method of doing work. Understand procedure as a supporting part of programme in exams.

Correct answer: A. To clarify what is permitted and prohibited in specific activities

A programme is a detailed sequence of activities designed to achieve an objective. Rules within it clarify what is permitted and what is prohibited in a particular activity. Therefore, option A is correct. Objectives provide direction to a programme; rules do not eliminate them. Exam tip: remember rules as clear instructions about what must or must not be done.

Correct answer: A. Budget can express programme expense in numbers

A programme may show activities and a budget may show estimated expenses. Understand the relation of both plans in exams.

Correct answer: A. Different departments

A programme connects activities of different departments with one objective. Remember departmental coordination in exams.

Correct answer: A. To identify progress and shortcomings

Review shows whether the programme is running properly or not. Link review with control in exams.

Correct answer: A. When circumstances change

The direct answer is option A: When circumstances change. A programme is prepared for a real situation, but real situations do not always remain fixed. Prices, technology, rules, customer needs, available workers, or deadlines may change. Step by step, management first notices the change, then studies its effect on tasks, time, cost, and resources, and finally adjusts the programme where necessary. This is called flexibility or revision of a plan. Option A is correct because changing circumstances can make the original sequence or method unsuitable. Option B is wrong because if everything remains the same, there may be no special reason to change the programme. Option C is wrong because a programme normally needs a target; absence of a target is a planning weakness, not the usual condition for useful adjustment. Option D is wrong because if there is no work, there is no meaningful programme to adjust. Memory cue: changing conditions require flexible planning, not blind following of the old schedule.

Correct answer: A. Setting priorities

A programme is an organised plan that combines activities, sequence, timing, responsibilities, and resources to achieve an objective. When the available time is limited, every activity cannot receive equal attention at the same moment. The planner must identify which tasks are urgent or most important and arrange them first. This helps the programme use scarce time wisely and reduces the risk that essential work will remain incomplete. Priorities can be reviewed if circumstances change, but they should be clear from the beginning.

Option A is correct because setting priorities tells the team what must be completed first when time is short. Option B would create confusion and weaken coordination. Option C is wrong because limited time makes clear objectives more important, not unnecessary. Option D is also wrong because records help track work, even under pressure. Priority setting does not mean ignoring other tasks; it means sequencing work according to importance and urgency.

Correct answer: A. Plan of action steps

A programme states stepwise actions to reach the final objective. Action steps are the key exam point.