$($a$)$ The following are multiple choice questions or simply True$/$False statements:

$($i$)$ Which of the following is not one of the purposes of planning:

$($a$)$ systematic; $($b$)$ protective; $($c$)$ affirmative; $($d$)$ coordination; $($e$)$ fundamental.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($ii$)$ The following is a potential disadvantage of planning:

$($a$)$ too much time may be spent on planning; $($b$)$ an inappropriate balance between planning and other managerial functions may occur; $($c$)$ some important activities may be neglected; $($d$)$ incorrect use of the planning function could work to the detriment of the organization; $($e$)$ all the above.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($iii$)$The first major step in the planning process, is:

$($a$)$developing premises; $($b$)$ listing alternative ways of reaching organizational objectives; $($c$)$ stating organizational objectives; $($d$)$ developing plans to pursue chosen alternatives; $($e$)$ putting plans into action.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($iv$)$ The purpose of the planning subsystem is to increase the effectiveness of the overall management system through which of the following:

$($a$)$systematizing the planning function; $($b$)$ more effective planning; $($c$)$ formalizing the planning process; $($d$)$ integrating the planning process; $($e$)$ none of the above.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($b$)$ Name the two main organizational objectives of a company. $(2$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ Discuss the term "universality of management". $(2$ marks$)$

$($d$)$ Planning is a process comprising of $6$ steps, briefly describe these steps. $(6$ marks$)$

$($e$)$ Strategy management process is generally thought to consist of five sequential and continuing steps. Name the Five Sequential & Continuing Steps of Strategy

Management $(5$ marks$)$

$($f$)$ Briefly explain what the Commonwealth Association Corporate Governance's guidelines on corporate governance says regarding the duties of the Board Chairman and that of the Chief Executive Officer $($CEO$).$

$(2$ marks$)$

$4.$

$($a$)$ Describe the Seven roles of the Chief Executive Officer $($CEO$)$ as the organizational planner?

$(7$ marks$)$

$($b$)$ Briefly describe the Five advantages of Planning and the Three disadvantages of Planning.

$(8$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ Briefly describe the Five $(5)$ functions performed by the Board to satisfy various expectations of the multitude of the organization's stakeholders.

$(5$ marks$)$

$($d$)$ Name and briefly describe the Two major purposes of planning.

$(5$ marks$)$