Question
How 'planning leads to increased efficiency'?

Answer

Planning determines in advance, what is to be done in future. It helps us in knowing as to what we will have to perform in order to achieve the objectives. Various activities of different departments and divisions are carried on in an effective manner, thereby, reducing overlapping and wasteful activities. It results in timely completion of moves, reduces wastage and leads to increase in efficiency.

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