What are the main points in the definition of planning?

What are the main points in the definition of planning?

How does planning provide direction?

Why are rules considered to be plans?

What kind of strategic decisions are taken by business organisations?

What are the main features to be considered by the management while planning?

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Explain the features of planning.

What are the steps taken by management in the planning process?

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Explain the process of planning.

Is planning actually worth the huge costs involved? Explain.

Define Planning.

Planning is the basic function of management. Explain.

Explain, how ‘planning is a mental exercise’.