Question : Rahul, a worker is given target of assembling two computer per day. Due to his habit of doing things differently, an idea stuck him which would not only reduce the assembling time of computers but would also reduce the cost of production of computer. Rahul's supervisor instead of appreciating him, ordered him to complete the work as per the method and technique decided earlier as nothing could be change at this stage.
The above para describes one of the limitation of planning function of management. Name that limitation?
Option 1: Planning reduces creativity
Option 2: Planning may not work in a dynamic environment
Option 3: Planning leads to rigidity
Option 4: Planning is a time consuming process
Correct Answer: Planning reduces creativity
Solution :
With the planning, the organization's managers begin to work rigidly and become the plan's only blind follower. The manager takes no initiative to make changes to the plan in response to changes in the business environment. In the above case, Rahul's supervisor instead of appreciating him, ordered him to complete the work as per the method and technique decided earlier as nothing could be change at this stage. It will shows planning reduce creativity.
Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.
