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Course Code [MGT-101 and Course Title [Principles of Management ] and CRN-
Assignment-1
Please go to Chapter 5 "Planning" available in your textbook Management: A Practical Approach 7th edition by Kinicki, A., & Williams, B., at the end of the Chapter read Case: "GE's Poor Planning Results in Delays & Increased Costs" and answer the following questions:
Assignment Questions:
Q1. Which of the fundamentals of planning did GE execute ineffectively? Explain your rationale.
Q2. State two SMART goals for GE based on the case. Given the political issues discussed in the case, how might GE ensure that these goals are attainable? Discuss.
Q3. Using Figure 5.5 "The Planning /Control Cycle", describe what GE could have done to improve the process of transporting the evaporator. Provide specific recommendations.
Q4. What did you learn about planning based on this case? Explain.
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