
Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications (9th Edition)
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Author: Stephen P. Robbins, David A. De Cenzo, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 5, Problem 19PI
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The agreement or disagreement with the statement "I prefer easy goals rather than hard ones because I am more likely to achieve them".
Introduction:
Planning is a process of making the plan before executing any work. The process of planning includes identification of goals and objectives, formulation of strategies, creating the means required and implementation and monitoring. Planning can be formal or informal.
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