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Business Studies · 2026 · 4 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 3 · Q29
(a) Explain the following features of planning: (i) Planning is futuristic. (ii) Planning involves decision-making.
(a)
Explain the following features of planning :
(i)
Planning is futuristic.
(ii)
Planning involves decision-making.
OR
(b)
Explain the following points of importance of Decentralisation :
(i)
Facilitates growth
(ii)
Better control
Marking-scheme solution
(i)
Planning is futuristic
§ Planning involves looking ahead and preparing for the future as the purpose of
planning is to meet future events effectively to the best advantage of the
organisation.
§ Planning is regarded as a forward-looking function based on forecasting future
events and drawing plans accordingly.
(ii)
Planning involves decision-making
§ Planning essentially involves choice from among various alternatives and
activities. If there is only one possible course of action, there is no need for
planning because there is no choice.
§ Planning involves thorough examination and evaluation of each alternative and
choosing the most appropriate one.
OR
Q. (b) Explain the following points of importance of Decentralisation:
(i)
Facilitates growth
(ii)
Better control
(i)
Facilitates growth
§ Decentralisation awards greater autonomy to the lower levels of management as
well as divisional or departmental heads. This allows them to function in a manner
best suited to their department and fosters a sense of competition amongst the
departments.
§ With each department doing its best in a bid to outdo the other, the productivity
levels increase and the organisation is able to generate more returns which can be
used for expansion purposes.
(ii)
Better control
§ Decentralisation makes it possible to evaluate performance at each level and the
departments can be individually held accountable for their results.
§ The extent of achievement of organisational objectives as well as the contribution
of each department in meeting the overall objectives can be ascertained. Feedback
from all levels helps to analyse variances and improve operations.
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