Question

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"?

• A. Koontz
• B. Allen
• C. Ackoff
• D. Alford and Beatt

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Ackoff

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