BUSINESS STUDIES II CLASS 12 II PLANNING II CHAPTER 4 II PART 1II DEFINATION & IMPORTANCE
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In today’s video, we are starting Chapter 4 – Planning, from Class 12 Business Studies.
This is Part 1, where we’ll focus on the definition and importance of planning – a very scoring topic for your board exams.
So, grab your notebook and let’s begin!"
Provides Direction
Planning gives a clear direction to the activities of the organization.
Everyone knows what to do, when to do, and how to do it.
2️⃣ Reduces the Risks of Uncertainty
It helps managers anticipate future problems and prepare for them in advance.
This makes the business more stable and secure.
3️⃣ Facilitates Decision Making
Planning helps in choosing the best alternative from the available options.
It makes decision-making more systematic and rational.
4️⃣ Reduces Overlapping and Wasteful Activities
Planning ensures coordination and clarity among departments.
This avoids duplication of efforts and saves time and resources.
5️⃣ Promotes Innovative Ideas
During planning, managers often come up with new and creative ideas for solving problems.
6️⃣ Establishes Standards for Controlling
Planning provides benchmarks for evaluating actual performance.
It helps in controlling by comparing results with the planned objectives.
"Let’s quickly revise the 6 points of importance of planning:
✅ Direction
✅ Reduces Risk
✅ Decision Making
✅ Reduces Wastage
✅ Encourages Innovation
✅ Standards for Control
Learn them with the trick – ‘DR DISC’
D – Direction
R – Reduces Risk
D – Decision making
I – Innovation
S – Standards
C – Coordination (reduces overlapping)