Which of the following two questions best summarizes the steps involved in the planning function?
A) Where are we going? What prevents us from getting there?
B) Where are we going? How do we get there?
C) Who is doing the work? How will they do it?
D) How can this firm reach its goals? When will they reach the goals?
E) Where are we going? When will we get there?

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The planning function involves determining where the organization is going (setting goals and objectives) and how to get there (determining strategies and tactics). Option B summarizes this process. Option A focuses on identifying obstacles or barriers, which is important but not the main focus of planning. Option C focuses on the execution phase and assigning tasks, not planning. Option D is partially correct but does not fully capture the planning process. Option E only addresses the destination but not the means to get there.

Which of the Following Two Questions Best Summarizes the Steps