Question
How does planning reduce the risk of uncertainty?

Answer

Planning helps to reduce the risks associated with uncertainties. In the process of planning, attempt is made to look into the future and predict it. Planning helps to identify potential threats of future and helps to develop contingency plan to deal with them.

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