Question

Consider the following statements on the characteristics of a good plan:

1. A good plan should be flexible, meaning it has the ability to adapt to changes in the environment without excessive cost.
2. A good plan must be rational and based on facts, data, and scientific analysis, not just intuition or personal feelings.
3. A good plan should be all-encompassing, which means that the entire organization must follow a single, comprehensive plan without any deviation.

• A. 2, 3
• B. 2 only
• C. All
• D. 1, 2

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2

• While a plan must be comprehensive and provide direction, the characteristic of flexibility (mentioned in statement 1) means that a plan should not be rigidly followed in every detail if conditions change. It should be able to adapt.