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Business Studies · 2026 · 4 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q29
Explain the following limitations of planning :(i)Planning leads to rigidity(ii)Planning may not work in a dynamic environmentExplain the following points of importance of Decentralisation :(i)Develops initiative among subordinates(ii)Develops managerial talent for the future.
Explain the following limitations of planning :
(i)
Planning leads to rigidity
(ii)
Planning may not work in a dynamic environment
Explain the following points of importance of Decentralisation :
(i)
Develops initiative among subordinates
(ii)
Develops managerial talent for the future.
Marking-scheme solution
(i)
Planning leads to rigidity
§ In an organisation, a well-defined plan is drawn up with specific goals to be
achieved within a specific time frame, these plans then decide the future course of
action and managers may not be in a position to change it.
§ This kind of rigidity in plans may create difficulty. Following a pre-decided plan,
when circumstances have changed, may not turn out to be in the organisation’s
interest.
(ii)
Planning may not work in a dynamic environment
§ The organisation has to constantly adapt itself to changes taking place in the
business environment.
§ It becomes difficult to accurately assess future trends in the environment. Planning
cannot foresee everything and thus, there may be obstacles to effective planning.
Q. (b) Explain the following points of importance of Decentralisation:
(i)
Develops initiative among subordinates
(ii)
Develops managerial talent for the future.
(i)
Develops initiative among subordinates
§ It develops initiative amongst subordinates by promoting self-reliance and
confidence among them.
§ This is because when lower managerial levels are given freedom to take their
own decisions they learn to depend on their own judgement.
(ii)
Develops managerial talent for the future
§ It develops managerial talent for the future by giving experience to
subordinates to handle assignments independently.
§ It gives the subordinates a chance to prove their abilities and creates a reservoir
of qualified manpower to fill up challenging positions through promotions
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