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Planning and Organising — Concept Maps
NIOS · Class 12 · Business Studies
3 concept maps of Planning and Organising for NIOS Class 12 Business Studies, each also written out as a text outline.
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3 Concept Maps
The Planning Process Flow
The map in words
- Establishment of Objectives
- Making Assumptions about External and Internal Conditions
- Development of Alternative Courses of Action
- Evaluation of Alternatives
- Feasible: Selection of Best Course of Action
- Arranging for Implementation
- Review and Follow Up
- Successful: Plan Complete
- Review and Follow Up
- Arranging for Implementation
- Feasible: Selection of Best Course of Action
- Evaluation of Alternatives
- Development of Alternative Courses of Action
- Making Assumptions about External and Internal Conditions
Planning and Organising – Complete Chapter Overview
The map in words
- Planning and Organising
- Planning
- Meaning
- Deciding in advance
- Setting objectives
- Bridging the gap
- 8 Features
- Primary Function
- Goal Directed
- Pervasive
- Futuristic
- Intellectual
- Continuous
- Involves Choices
- Flexible
- Importance
- Provides Direction
- Reduces Risk
- Coordination
- Decision Making
- Economy and Efficiency
- Facilitates Control
- 6 Limitations
- Rigidity
- Probabilistic
- Expensive
- Delay in Action
- Misdirection
- False Security
- Planning Process
- Set Objectives
- Make Assumptions
- Identify Alternatives
- Evaluate Alternatives
- Select Best Option
- Implement
- Review and Followup
- 8 Types of Plans
- Objectives
- Strategy
- Policy
- Procedure
- Methods
- Rules
- Budget
- Programme
- Meaning
- Organising
- Meaning
- Group Activities
- Bring Resources Together
- Define Roles
- 7 Features
- Important Function
- Continuous
- Pervasive
- Goal Oriented
- Coordination
- Group Activity
- Authority Responsibility
- Importance
- Specialisation
- Optimum Resources
- Clarity
- Creativity
- Growth
- Coordination
- Adaptation
- Process
- Identify Activities
- Group Activities
- Assign Duties
- Delegate Authority
- Structures
- Traditional
- Functional
- Divisional
- Modern
- Team
- Matrix
- Network
- Traditional
- Formal vs Informal
- Formal
- Official
- Position Based
- Permanent
- Informal
- Natural
- Personality Based
- Temporary
- Formal
- Delegation
- Responsibility
- Authority
- Accountability
- Decentralisation
- All Levels
- All Departments
- Optional Policy
- Meaning
- Planning
Mind map showing the main features of planning and their sub-components
The map in words
- Features of Planning
- Primary Function
- Precedes all functions
- Foundation of management
- Goal Directed
- Clear objectives
- Purposeful actions
- Pervasive
- All levels
- All departments
- Futuristic
- Forward looking
- Anticipates changes
- Primary Function
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What are the important topics in Planning and Organising for NIOS Class 12 Business Studies?
Key topics in Planning and Organising include 1 - What is Planning?, 2 - Features of Planning, 3 - Importance of Planning, 4 - Limitations of Planning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Planning and Organising show?
The 3 maps show how the ideas in Planning and Organising connect: The Planning Process Flow; Planning and Organising – Complete Chapter Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Planning and Organising for the NIOS Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Planning and Organising. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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