Question

Explain the following features of planning:
(a) Planning involved decision making and
(b) Planning is pervasive

Answer 1

Facilitates Decision-making:

Planning provides a framework for decision-making. Since the planning provides for feedback, periodic evaluation, and indication for any deviation, corrective action can be taken which leads to better decision-making.

Pervasive:

Planning is required at all levels of the management. It is not a function restricted to top level managers only but planning is done by managers at every level. Formation of major plan and framing of overall policies is the task of top level managers whereas departmental managers form plan for their respective departments. And lower level managers make plans to support the overall objectives and to carry on day to day activities.