Question

John, a manager with Whole Foods Grocery Company, has just participated in a meeting that looked at future trends in the grocery business, and identified new challenges and opportunities for Whole Foods. John's participation in this meeting is an example of the __________ function of management.

Answer 1

Planning

Step-by-step explanation:

Planning is a management function that involves creation of a detailed plan of action in order to attain a set goals.

Planning is a continous process that management performs to modify mode of operations so that goals are better achieved.

In this scenario John participated in a meeting that looked at future trends in the grocery business, and identified new challenges and opportunities for Whole Foods.

This is an action that involves planning for future growth of the company, while identifying challenges and opportunities that will be faced.