Planning is often called the primary management function because$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

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Part $1$

A$.$

$$first$-$level supervisors make the plans

B$.$

it happens first

C$.$

it is concerned first with means then with ends

D$.$

it establishes the basis for all the other things managers do

E$.$

$$senior$-$level managers make the overall plan for the whole organization