Which of the following statements about action plans is true?
A) Action plans, though specific, should permit a degree of autonomy to managers and not be constrained by budgets.
B) Action plans must be specific so that managers will have a clear understanding of the resource requirements necessary to implement the plan.
C) Action plans should not be constrained by a time frame in order to allow for modification.
D) Although managers must be held accountable for implementing action plans, this accountability often erodes the managers' motivation to implement the plan on a timely basis.

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Unless action plans are specific, there may be little assurance that managers have thought through all of the resource requirements for implementing their strategies. In addition, unless plans are specific, managers may not understand what needs to be implemented or have a clear time frame for completion.

Which of the Following Statements About Action Plans Is True