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The two ways management thinkers have defined the term "planning". One is "based on futur­ity" and the other is "based on thinking". Which of the following thinkers is cited for defining planning as "anticipatory decision-making"?

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CAckoff

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Answer:

C. Ackoff

Read Explanation:

  • "Planning is anticipatory decision-making," attributed to Ackoff.


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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.