Why Is Planning Considered an Important Process for Managers

question 71

Multiple Choice

Why is planning considered an important process for managers?

• A)It gives a sense of direction and purpose.
• B)It ensures only top-level managers make decisions.
• C)It creates a time horizon for different planning levels.
• D)It identifies which markets to enter or avoid.

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Definitions:

Annuity

A financial product that pays out a fixed stream of payments to an individual, typically used as an income stream for retirees.

Compound Interest

Compound interest is the interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest of previous periods of a deposit or loan.

Present Value

The value today of a sum of money or cash flow expected in the future, adjusted for a particular return rate.

Earnings Rate

The rate of return on investment or the rate at which profits are generated from a business or investment.