As a part of planning process managers at Star LLC regularly involve in planning about its future by assuming the new markets that would emerge, supply of competitors and new technologies. Identify the step of planning mentioned here: a. Establishing objectives and goals b. Being aware of opportunities and strengths c. Developing premises d. Determining alternative courses

As a part of planning process managers at Star LLC regularly involve in planning about its future by assuming the new markets that would emerge, supply of competitors and new technologies. Identify the step of planning mentioned here: a. Establishing objectives and goals b. Being aware of opportunities and strengths c. Developing premises d. Determining alternative courses

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

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Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter7: Planning And Goal Setting

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