Question

The first step in planning is _________.

• A. setting objectives of the organisation
• B. to improve effectiveness of all other function of management
• C. to force events to confirm to plan
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A setting objectives of the organisation

Planning is deciding in advance what to do and how to do. It is a process of decision making. Process of planning includes the following steps:

• Setting Objectives
  
• Developing Premises
  
• Identifying alternative courses of action
  
• Selecting an alternative
  
• Evaluating alternative courses
  
• Selecting an alternative
  
• Implement the plan
  
• Follow-up action
  

Setting objectives is the primary step in planning. Objectives or goals specify what the organisation wants to achieve.