Management (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134527604
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 2RDQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The contingency factor through which planning is affected.
Introduction:
Planning refers to the process wherein the managers think about the task and activities that needs to be undertaken for attaining the desired objective or goal. Planning is the first step to attain the desired outcome. In other words, Planning is thinking before action actually takes place. It is about deciding in advance to deal with the situation that might occur in the near future.
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