Question

Identify the Right sequence of the Planning process?
• [(A)] Developing premises
• [(B)] Identifying alternative courses of action
• [(C)] Evaluating alternative courses
• [(D)] Selecting an alternative
• [(E)] Setting objectives Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (E), (B), (C), (D)
• B. (A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
• C. (E), (A), (B), (C), (D)
• D. (E), (B), (A), (C), (D)

Hint:

Planning process: \[ \mathrm{Objectives \rightarrow Premises \rightarrow Alternatives \rightarrow Evaluation \rightarrow Selection} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The planning process follows a systematic sequence. The correct order is: \[ \mathrm{Setting\ Objectives} \] \[ \downarrow \] \[ \mathrm{Developing\ Premises} \] \[ \downarrow \] \[ \mathrm{Identifying\ Alternatives} \] \[ \downarrow \] \[ \mathrm{Evaluating\ Alternatives} \] \[ \downarrow \] \[ \mathrm{Selecting\ an\ Alternative} \]

Step 1: Start with Setting Objectives.
Planning begins with deciding organisational goals. Thus: \[ (E) \] comes first.

Step 2: Develop Premises.
Premises are assumptions about future conditions. Thus: \[ (A) \] comes next.

Step 3: Identify alternatives.
Possible courses of action are identified. Thus: \[ (B) \] comes next.

Step 4: Evaluate alternatives.
Each alternative is carefully examined. Thus: \[ (C) \] comes next.

Step 5: Select the best alternative.
The best plan is finally selected. Thus: \[ (D) \] comes last.

Step 6: Identify the correct sequence.
Therefore, the correct order is: \[ (E),\ (A),\ (B),\ (C),\ (D) \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(C)}} \]