What Is a Frequently Cited Criticism of Formal Planning

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is a frequently cited criticism of formal planning?

• A) Formal planning creates extra, often redundant levels of hierarchy within the organization.
• B) Formal planning works well only for large, diversified companies.
• C) Formal planning is too time consuming, given the dynamism in modern business environments.
• D) Plans can't be developed for a dynamic environment.

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