1 Assertion (A) Planning is closely connected with creativity and innovation.
Reason (R): Before doing something, the manager must formulate an idea of how to work
on a particular
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason(R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason(R) is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 Assertion (A) At the end of a certain period, there is need for a new plan to be drawn on
the basis of requirements and future conditions
Reason (R) All the plans expire after a certain period.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason(R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason(R) is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 Assertion (A): Planning seeks to bridge the gap between where we are and where we want
to go.
Reason (R): Planning involves setting objectives and developing appropriate courses of
action to achieve these objectives. Planning provides a rational approach for achieving
predetermined objectives.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason(R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason(R) is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
4 Assertion (A): Planning will be a futile exercise if it is not acted upon or implemented.
Reason (R): Planning is time consuming and sometimes not much time is left for its
implementation.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason(R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason(R) is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5 Assertion (A): Planning does not reduce overlapping and wasteful activities.
Reason (R): Planning ensures clarity in thought and action, work is carried on smoothly
without interruptions.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason(R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason(R) is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 Assertion (A): Planning is the most challenging activity for the management. Reason (R):
It guides all future actions leading to growth and prosperity of the business
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true.
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are false.
(c) Assertion (A) is true and Reason(R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false and Reason(R) is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7 Assertion (A) Planning is not an exclusive function of top management or of any specific
department.
Reason (R) Planning is foremost function of management.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8 Assertion (A) Through forecasting, future events and conditions are anticipated and plans
are drawn accordingly.
Reason (R) Planning essentially involves looking ahead.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 Assertion (A) Following a pre-decided plan, when circumstances have changed, may turn
out to be in organisations interest.
Reason (R) The plans decide future course of action and managers may not be in a
position to change it.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 Assertion (A) Sometimes plans to be drawn up take so much of time that there is not
much time left for their implementation.
Reason (R) Planning involves huge costs.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11 Assertion (A) Objectives should be stated clearly for all departments units and employees.
Reason (R) The end results do not have any significance in planning process.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12 Assertion (A) A manager is not required to make certain assumptions about future in
planning process.
Reason (R) Planning is concerned with future which is uncertain.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13 Assertion (A): Planning is basically an intellectual activity of thinking rather than doing.
Reason (R): Planning requires application of the mind involving foresight, intelligent
imagination and sound judgement.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14 Assertion (A) The more risky the investment, the higher the returns it is likely to give. To
evaluate such proposals, detailed calculations of earnings, interest, taxes and dividends
are made and decisions taken.
Reason (R) The positive and negative aspects of each proposal have least consideration in
defining objectives of an organisation.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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15 To see whether plans are being implemented and activities are performed according to
schedule is also a part of planning process.
Reason (R) Monitoring the plans is equally important to ensure that objectives are
achieved.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16 . Assertion (A) Planning seeks to bridge the gap between where we are and where we
want to go.
Reason (R) It provides some standards against which actual performance is measured.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17 Assertion (A) Planning enables manager to look ahead and anticipate changes to deal with
uncertain events.
Reason (R) Planning involves rational decisions.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is the correct explanation
of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are True and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is True but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is False but Reason (R) is True<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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