Question

What is the final step in the planning process?

• A. \( \text{Developing premises} \)
• B. \( \text{Identifying alternative courses of action} \)
• C. \( \text{Follow-up action} \)
• D. \( \text{Setting objectives} \)

Hint:

Planning never truly ends; Follow-up provides feedback for future planning cycles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Planning is a systematic process involving several sequential steps.

Step 1: Recall the sequence of planning:
\[ \text{Objectives} \rightarrow \text{Premises} \rightarrow \text{Alternatives} \rightarrow \text{Evaluation} \rightarrow \text{Selection} \rightarrow \text{Implementation} \rightarrow \text{Follow-up} \]

Step 2: Identify the final stage:
After implementation, managers monitor results and make corrections if required. This stage is called Follow-up action. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Follow-up action}} \]