When Is the Traditional Top-Down Approach to Planning Most Likely

question 38

Multiple Choice

When is the traditional top-down approach to planning most likely to be effective?

• A) when lower level employees develop plans
• B) when the plans focus on developing a large number of plans and carefully documenting them
• C) when the management avoids the use of a formal planning department
• D) when plans are developed that can actually be used by organizational members

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