Management, 13Th Edition
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133910292
Author: Stephen P. Robbins & Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 5RDQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The impact of decision taken today during planning for the organization in the future time period.
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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