In planning, a planning premise is best described as
Correct answer: A. An assumption about future conditions affecting plans
- A. An assumption about future conditions affecting plans
- B. A final report comparing actual and planned results
- C. A list of employees assigned to each department
- D. A detailed record of completed organisational activities
Explanation
Planning premises are assumptions about future conditions such as markets, resources, technology or government policy. Plans are prepared on the basis of these expected conditions, not on the basis of completed activities.
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