Planning Is Often Called the Primary Management Function Because It

question 42

Multiple Choice

Planning is often called the primary management function because it ___________.

• A) creates the vision for the organizational members to work toward
• B) establishes the basis for all the other functions
• C) sets the tone for the organizational culture
• D) offers some basis for future decision making

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Definitions:

Competing Leadership

A situation where multiple leaders or leadership styles vie for dominance within the same organization or context.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Group's Decision

A resolution or course of action determined by a collection of individuals or a team.