BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
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extends through out the organisation
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is a first element of management process.
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is a top management function
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is future-oriended activity.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ans. False; there is uncertainty in business environment. 1. Pervasiveness of planning indicates that planning (a) is a top management function.
Detailed explanation-2: -Planning is called a pervasive function of management because planning occurs at all levels of management in a business organisation directing all managers in different business units to work towards achieving the business goals and objectives.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer» B. extends throughout the organisation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Planning is Pervasive: For example, top managers plan for the organisation as a whole, while middle level managers propose departmental plans and lower level manager formulate day-to-day operational planes.
Detailed explanation-5: -Management is considered pervasive as it is required in all types of organizations whether it is profit-making, non-profit making, business or non-business, at all levels whether it is top-level management or middle-level management, or lower-level management. Management is considered a universal phenomenon.