*Confidence building question:* An organization's resources include assets such as people and their skills, know-how, and experience; machinery; raw materials; computers and information technology; and patents, financial capital, and loyal customers and employees. The essential managerial task of planning involves A. choosing appropriate goals and courses of action. B. evaluating how well the organization has achieved its goals. C. motivating individuals and groups to work together. D. establishing task and authority relationships so that people work together