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Planning

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Overview
This chapter introduces the concept of planning as the primary function of management, which involves deciding in advance what to do and how to do it. It explains why planning is essential for providing direction, reducing uncertainty, and establishing standards for control, while also acknowledging its limitations such as rigidity and cost. The chapter details the step-by-step planning process and classifies various types of plans including objectives, strategy, policy, procedure, method, rule, programme, and budget. The one big idea a student must walk away with is that planning is a rational, forward-looking mental exercise that bridges the gap between where an organisation is and where it wants to go, but it must be flexible and implemented with caution.
Key Concepts (13)
Planning
Planning is deciding in advance what to do and how to do. It is one of the basic managerial functions. It involves setting objectives and developing appropriate courses of action to achieve these objectives.
e.g. A manager deciding to increase sales by 20% and then outlining the steps to achieve this target is an example of planning.
Objectives
Objectives are the desired future position that the management would like to reach. They are the end point of planning and specify what the organisation wants to achieve.
e.g. An organisation may have an objective of increasing sales by 10% or earning a 20% profit from business.
Strategy
A strategy is a comprehensive plan for accomplishing an organisation's objectives. It includes determining long-term objectives, adopting a particular course of action, and allocating resources necessary to achieve the objective.
e.g. A company's marketing strategy addressing who the customers are, what the demand is, which distribution channel to use, and the pricing policy.
Policy
Policies are general statements that guide thinking or channelise energies towards a particular direction. They provide a basis for interpreting strategy and are guides to managerial action and decisions.
e.g. A company may have a recruitment policy or a pricing policy within which objectives are set and decisions are made.
Procedure
Procedures are routine steps on how to carry out activities. They detail the exact manner in which any work is to be performed, specified in a chronological order.
e.g. The procedure for requisitioning supplies before production, or the procedure for reporting progress in production.
Method
Methods provide the prescribed ways or manner in which a task has to be performed considering the objective. It deals with a task comprising one step of a procedure and specifies how this step is to be performed.
e.g. For imparting training, for higher level management orientation programmes, lectures and seminars can be organised, whereas at the supervisory level, on-the-job training methods are appropriate.
Rule
Rules are specific statements that inform what is to be done. They do not allow for any flexibility or discretion. It reflects a managerial decision that a certain action must or must not be taken.
e.g. Reporting for work at a particular time is a rule.
Programme
Programmes are detailed statements about a project which outlines the objectives, policies, procedures, rules, tasks, human and physical resources required and the budget to implement any course of action.
e.g. A programme may consist of identifying steps and procedures required for opening a new department.
Budget
A budget is a statement of expected results expressed in numerical terms. It is a plan which quantifies future facts and figures.
e.g. A sales budget may forecast the sales of different products in each area for a particular month. A cash budget shows estimated cash inflows and outflows over a given period.
Single-use Plan
A single-use plan is developed for a one-time event or project. Such a course of action is not likely to be repeated in future, i.e., they are for non-recurring situations.
e.g. Organising an event, a seminar, or a conference. Budgets, programmes, and projects are single-use plans.
Standing Plan
A standing plan is used for activities that occur regularly over a period of time. It is designed to ensure that internal operations of an organisation run smoothly.
e.g. Policies, procedures, methods, and rules are standing plans.
Premises
Premises are assumptions about the future that the manager is required to make because planning is concerned with the future which is uncertain. They are the base material upon which plans are drawn.
e.g. Forecasts about demand for a particular product, policy change, interest rates, prices of capital goods, tax rates etc.
Primacy of Planning
Planning lays down the base for other functions of management. All other managerial functions are performed within the framework of the plans drawn. Thus, planning precedes other functions.
e.g. Before organising, staffing, directing, or controlling, a manager must first plan what to do.
How It Works
Planning Process
  1. Step 1: Setting Objectives — The first and foremost step is setting objectives for the entire organisation and each department or unit. Objectives specify what the organisation wants to achieve.
  2. Step 2: Developing Premises — The manager makes certain assumptions about the future, called premises. These are forecasts or past information about policies that form the base for plans.
  3. Step 3: Identifying Alternative Courses of Action — Once objectives are set and assumptions made, the next step is to identify all possible ways to achieve the objectives.
  4. Step 4: Evaluating Alternative Courses — The pros and cons of each alternative are weighed against each other in the light of the objective to be achieved.
  5. Step 5: Selecting an Alternative — This is the real point of decision making. The best plan, which is the most feasible, profitable, and with least negative consequences, is adopted.
  6. Step 6: Implementing the Plan — This step is concerned with putting the plan into action, e.g., organising for labour and purchase of machinery.
  7. Step 7: Follow-up Action — Monitoring the plans to ensure that objectives are achieved and activities are performed according to schedule.
💡 Students often forget that 'Developing Premises' comes before identifying alternatives, and that 'Follow-up Action' is an integral part of the planning process, not just a control function.
How Planning Establishes Standards for Controlling
  1. Step 1: Planning sets goals or standards against which actual performance is measured.
  2. Step 2: Actual performance is compared with these standards.
  3. Step 3: If there is any deviation, corrective action is taken.
  4. Step 4: The nature of corrective action depends upon the extent of deviation from the standard.
💡 Planning is a prerequisite for controlling — without goals and standards, finding deviations would not be possible.
Exam Traps — Don't Make These Mistakes
⚠ Confusing 'Planning is a mental exercise' with 'Planning is not important'
✗ Students write that planning is just thinking and not doing, so it is not very important.
→ The chapter states that planning is a mental exercise because it requires foresight, intelligent imagination, and sound judgement, but it is the basis for all action. It is not unimportant; it determines the action to be taken.
✓ Planning is a mental exercise because it is an intellectual activity of thinking rather than doing, but it is crucial as it determines the action to be taken and requires logical and systematic thinking.
⚠ Mixing up 'Policy' and 'Procedure'
✗ Students write that a policy is a step-by-step sequence of actions.
→ A policy is a general statement that guides thinking, while a procedure is a routine step detailing the exact manner in which work is to be performed in a chronological order.
✓ A policy is a general guide for decision-making (e.g., recruitment policy), whereas a procedure is a sequence of steps to be followed (e.g., procedure for requisitioning supplies).
⚠ Thinking 'Planning reduces creativity' is always negative
✗ Students write that planning always kills creativity and is therefore bad.
→ The chapter presents both sides: planning promotes innovative ideas (importance) and also reduces creativity (limitation) because middle management and others just implement top management's plans. Both points are valid and must be critically commented on.
✓ Planning promotes innovative ideas as it is the first function and new ideas take shape as concrete plans. However, planning can reduce creativity because usually the top management does the planning and others just implement, losing their initiative.
⚠ Confusing 'Single-use Plan' with 'Standing Plan'
✗ Students write that a budget is a standing plan because it is used repeatedly.
→ A budget is a single-use plan because it is developed for a specific period and is not likely to be repeated in the same form. Standing plans (policies, procedures, methods, rules) are used for activities that occur regularly.
✓ A budget is a single-use plan because it is a statement of expected results for a specific period, whereas a policy is a standing plan used for recurring situations.
⚠ Omitting 'Follow-up action' from the planning process
✗ Students list only six steps and stop at 'Implementing the plan'.
→ The chapter explicitly includes 'Follow-up action' as the seventh step. Monitoring plans is equally important to ensure objectives are achieved.
✓ The planning process has seven steps: Setting Objectives, Developing Premises, Identifying Alternatives, Evaluating Alternatives, Selecting an Alternative, Implementing the Plan, and Follow-up Action.
⚠ Thinking 'Planning guarantees success'
✗ Students write that if a plan is made, the organisation will definitely succeed.
→ The chapter states that planning does not guarantee success because success depends on proper implementation and many unknown factors. Relying on previously successful plans can lead to complacency and failure.
✓ Planning does not guarantee success because plans need to be properly implemented, and factors like a dynamic environment, unforeseen events, and reliance on past plans can lead to failure.
Compare & Contrast
Frequency of use
Single-use Plan
Standing Plan
A single-use plan is developed for a one-time event or project (non-recurring), while a standing plan is used for activities that occur regularly over a period of time.
Flexibility and discretion
Policy
Rule
A policy is a general statement that guides thinking and allows for managerial discretion in interpretation, whereas a rule is a specific statement that informs what is to be done with no flexibility or discretion.
Scope of the task
Procedure
Method
A procedure is a sequence of steps for carrying out an activity (chronological order), while a method deals with a single step of a procedure and specifies how that one step is to be performed.
Exam Focus
Marks pattern: 2 MCQs (1 mark each), 1 Short Answer (3 marks), 1 Long Answer (5 marks), and often a case study-based question (4-6 marks) on features, importance, or limitations of planning.
Most asked: Features of Planning (especially primacy, pervasiveness, futuristic, mental exercise) · Importance of Planning (provides direction, reduces uncertainty, establishes standards for controlling) · Limitations of Planning (rigidity, reduces creativity, dynamic environment) · Steps in the Planning Process · Types of Plans (Objectives, Strategy, Policy, Procedure, Method, Rule, Programme, Budget) and their distinction
Don't skip: Long answer question on the steps of the planning process (5 marks); Case study-based question on features or limitations of planning (4-6 marks); Distinguish between Policy and Procedure, or Single-use and Standing Plans (3 marks)
One-Line Revision (read aloud before the exam)
  1. Planning is deciding in advance what to do and how to do it.
  2. Planning provides direction by stating goals clearly so employees know what to achieve.
  3. Planning reduces the risk of uncertainty by anticipating changes and developing responses.
  4. Planning establishes standards for controlling by providing goals against which actual performance is measured.
  5. Planning is a primary function of management, also known as the primacy of planning.
  6. Planning is pervasive, meaning it is required at all levels and in all departments.
  7. Planning is a mental exercise involving foresight, imagination, and sound judgement.
  8. A limitation of planning is that it leads to rigidity and may not work in a dynamic environment.
  9. The first step in the planning process is setting objectives.
  10. Premises are assumptions about the future on which plans are based.
  11. A strategy is a comprehensive plan for accomplishing objectives, including long-term objectives, course of action, and resource allocation.
  12. Policies are general statements that guide thinking, while rules are specific statements with no flexibility.
  13. A budget is a statement of expected results expressed in numerical terms and serves as a control device.
  14. Single-use plans are for one-time events; standing plans are for recurring activities.
  15. Planning does not guarantee success because it depends on implementation and unknown factors.

MCQs — 10 Questions with Answers

Q1. Planning is primarily concerned with which of the following?

  • A. Deciding in advance what to do and how to do it ✓
  • B. Monitoring actual performance against set standards
  • C. Recruiting and training employees
  • D. Communicating decisions to all departments

Answer: A — Planning is fundamentally about advance decision-making regarding objectives and action courses, not about monitoring (which is controlling) or recruitment (which is staffing).

Q2. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of planning?

  • A. Provides direction to employees
  • B. Reduces risk of uncertainty
  • C. Eliminates the need for coordination ✓
  • D. Promotes innovative ideas

Answer: C — Planning reduces overlapping activities and improves coordination, but it does not eliminate the need for coordination—coordination remains essential and planning facilitates it.

Q3. A manufacturing company decides to produce 10,000 units in Q1, allocates ₹50 lakh for raw materials, and assigns responsibility to the production manager. This is an example of which type of plan?

  • A. Standing plan (policy)
  • B. Standing plan (procedure)
  • C. Single-use plan (programme)
  • D. Single-use plan (budget) ✓

Answer: D — The allocation of specific financial resources (₹50 lakh) for a defined time period (Q1) is a budget, which is a single-use plan created for non-recurring resource distribution.

Q4. A company establishes that 'all customer complaints must be resolved within 48 hours.' This statement represents which type of plan?

  • A. Strategy
  • B. Rule ✓
  • C. Procedure
  • D. Programme

Answer: B — A 48-hour complaint resolution deadline is a mandatory action directive applicable to all customer complaints repeatedly, making it a rule—a standing plan with required compliance.

Q5. Which statement best explains the relationship between planning and controlling?

  • A. Planning comes after controlling has identified problems
  • B. Planning sets objectives and standards that controlling uses as benchmarks ✓
  • C. Planning and controlling are independent functions with no connection
  • D. Controlling determines what should be planned next

Answer: B — Planning establishes predetermined goals and standards; controlling then measures actual performance against these planning-set benchmarks to identify deviations.

Q6. IOCL has announced a target of net-zero operational emissions by 2046 with an investment of ₹2 lakh crore in renewable and green energy. Which feature of planning is BEST demonstrated here?

  • A. Planning reduces overlapping activities
  • B. Planning provides direction and reduces uncertainty by setting clear long-term objectives ✓
  • C. Planning establishes control standards
  • D. Planning facilitates daily decision-making

Answer: B — IOCL's 2046 net-zero target is a long-term objective with financial commitment that provides strategic direction to the entire organisation and prepares it for future sustainability challenges.

Q7. A bank implements a new policy stating 'All loan applications above ₹10 lakh must be approved by the regional manager.' Which statement is correct regarding this plan?

  • A. This is a single-use plan because it applies to specific loan amounts
  • B. This is a standing plan because it is a recurring guideline for decision-making ✓
  • C. This is a programme because it involves multiple sequential steps
  • D. This is a budget because it allocates financial limits

Answer: B — This is a policy (standing plan) because it provides recurring, repeated guidelines for handling loan approvals—not a one-time activity but an ongoing operational directive.

Q8. Which of the following statements is MOST correct? (A) Planning always creates rigidity and should be avoided in dynamic markets. (B) Planning must remain flexible and adaptable, though it provides a framework for decision-making.

  • A. Both A and B are correct
  • B. Only A is correct
  • C. Only B is correct ✓
  • D. Neither A nor B is correct

Answer: C — Statement B is correct—planning should be flexible and responsive to changing conditions; Statement A is a common misconception that rigid planning is always harmful when actual practice shows flexibility within planning frameworks.

Q9. A manager is developing a 5-year growth strategy involving expansion into three new markets, product line diversification, and capacity upgrades. In the planning process, what should be the FIRST critical step before formulating detailed action courses?

  • A. Generate multiple alternative expansion strategies immediately
  • B. Allocate budget to each new market
  • C. Clearly set objectives and establish premises about market conditions ✓
  • D. Begin implementation to capture market opportunities quickly

Answer: C — Before generating alternatives or implementing, the manager must set clear objectives (what markets, what products, what capacity) and develop premises (assumptions about market conditions, competition, demand), which form the foundation for all subsequent planning steps.

Q10. An organisation's five-year plan states: Objective = 'Increase market share to 25%'; Strategy = 'Expand distribution network in tier-2 cities'; Policy = 'All marketing expenditure must be approved by Head Office'; Procedure = '1. Identify city 2. Conduct feasibility study 3. Establish partnerships.' Which statement BEST describes the relationship between these plan types?

  • A. All four are single-use plans created for the five-year period only
  • B. They form a hierarchy where objective is achieved through strategy, implemented via policy and procedure guidelines ✓
  • C. Procedures are more important than objectives in guiding daily operations
  • D. Strategy and policy are identical and should not both be used together

Answer: B — The hierarchy flows from objective (what to achieve: 25% share) → strategy (how: tier-2 expansion) → policy (approval guideline, recurring) → procedure (step-by-step implementation), showing how different plan types interconnect to guide action from intent to execution.

Flashcards

What is the definition of planning in management?

Planning is setting objectives for a given time period, formulating various courses of action to achieve them, and selecting the best alternative from available options.

Name two benefits of planning for an organisation.

Planning provides direction to all employees and reduces the risks of uncertainty by enabling managers to anticipate changes in advance.

What is the first step in the planning process?

Setting objectives and establishing clear targets that the organisation wants to achieve.

Distinguish between single-use plans and standing plans.

Single-use plans are created for one-time, non-recurring activities (programme, budget), while standing plans are used repeatedly for recurring activities (policy, procedure, rule).

How does planning reduce wasteful activities?

Planning serves as the basis for coordinating activities across departments and individuals, eliminating redundant work and ensuring smooth workflow without interruptions.

What is the relationship between planning and controlling?

Planning establishes goals and standards against which actual performance is measured during the controlling function.

Give two limitations of planning.

Planning may create rigidity and inflexibility in dynamic environments, and it requires accurate forecasts which are often difficult to predict.

What does 'time frame' mean in planning?

A specified duration or period for which a plan is made, recognising that time is a limited resource that must be used wisely.

How does planning promote innovative ideas?

Because planning is the first management function, new ideas can be shaped into concrete plans that guide future actions leading to business growth.

Name one example of a standing plan.

Policy, procedure, rule, method, objective, or strategy—any plan that is used repeatedly for recurring organisational decisions or activities.

Important Board Questions

Define planning and state any two reasons why it is essential for an organisation. [2 marks]

Definition must include: setting objectives + formulating action courses + selecting best alternative. Two reasons from: provides direction, reduces uncertainty, cuts wasteful activities, promotes innovation, facilitates decisions, establishes control standards.

Explain the relationship between planning and controlling. How does planning help in the controlling function? Give one example from IOCL case. [5 marks]

State that planning sets predetermined objectives and standards; controlling measures actual performance against these standards. Use IOCL's net-zero 2046 target as benchmark—actual emissions reduction will be measured against this planned objective to identify deviations.

Distinguish between single-use plans and standing plans. Classify the following into correct types: (a) Annual budget, (b) Customer service policy, (c) New product launch programme, (d) Leave approval procedure. Explain why different types of plans are necessary in an organisation. [6 marks]

Single-use: one-time, non-recurring (budget, programme). Standing: recurring, repeated use (policy, procedure). Classifications: (a) single-use budget, (b) standing policy, (c) single-use programme, (d) standing procedure. Explanation: different situations need different plan types—one-time projects need budgets/programmes; recurring decisions need policies/procedures for consistency and standardisation.

Assertion-Reason Questions for Planning

Q1. Assertion (A):

Planning is the first function of management that provides direction and guides all future organizational actions.

Reason (R):

Planning enables managers to set objectives, develop courses of action, and make decisions in advance, thus reducing uncertainty and providing a roadmap for achieving organizational goals.

Answer: A — Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A — Both the assertion and reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why planning is the first function. Planning precedes other functions (organizing, staffing, directing, controlling) because objectives must be set before any action can be taken. The reason directly supports the assertion by explaining how planning provides direction.

Q2. Assertion (A):

A plan without implementation and execution is a futile exercise that provides no value to the organization.

Reason (R):

Implementation requires the directing and controlling functions, which are independent of planning and operate separately.

Answer: C — A is true but R is false — The assertion is true—the study material explicitly states 'Planning will be a futile exercise if it is not acted upon or implemented.' However, the reason is false because directing and controlling are not independent of planning; they are interconnected with planning. All functions work together toward planned objectives. The reason does not correctly explain why unimplemented plans are futile.

Q3. Assertion (A):

Planning reduces the risk of uncertainty by enabling managers to anticipate changes and develop responses in advance.

Reason (R):

Planning eliminates all uncertainties and unforeseen events in the business environment.

Answer: C — A is true but R is false — The assertion is true—planning does help anticipate changes and prepare responses, which is listed as an importance of planning. However, the reason is false and represents a common misconception. The study material states that changes 'cannot be eliminated but they can be anticipated.' Planning reduces risk, not eliminates it. The overstated claim in the reason is incorrect.

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Case-Based Questions (CBQ) for Planning

Case Study:

Ramesh, the owner of 'Desi Khana', a chain of five restaurants in Jaipur, noticed that his monthly expenses had increased by 25% over the last quarter while revenues remained stagnant. To address this, he set a target to reduce costs by 15% within the next three months without compromising food quality. He then identified specific actions, such as renegotiating supplier contracts and reducing electricity usage, and assigned responsibilities to his managers to implement these actions.

Q1. Identify the step in the planning process being performed when Ramesh set the target to reduce costs by 15% within three months.

  • A. Setting objectives ✓
  • B. Developing premises
  • C. Identifying alternative courses of action
  • D. Implementing the plan

Answer: A

Q2. After setting the target, Ramesh identified specific actions like renegotiating supplier contracts and reducing electricity usage. Which step of the planning process does this represent?

  • A. Setting objectives
  • B. Developing premises
  • C. Identifying alternative courses of action ✓
  • D. Evaluating alternative courses

Answer: C

Q3. Ramesh assigned responsibilities to his managers for implementing the identified actions. This reflects which feature of planning?

  • A. Planning is a mental exercise
  • B. Planning establishes standards for controlling
  • C. Planning involves choice and decision making ✓
  • D. Planning is pervasive

Answer: C

Q4. Ramesh's decision to reduce costs by renegotiating contracts and cutting electricity usage, while keeping food quality unchanged, demonstrates which limitation of planning?

  • A. Planning may not work in a dynamic environment
  • B. Planning reduces creativity ✓
  • C. Planning involves huge costs
  • D. Planning is time-consuming

Answer: B

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Previous Year Questions (PYQ) for Planning

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CBSE 2026 · Set 66/2/1 · 4 marks

(a) Explain the following limitations of planning: (i) Planning leads to rigidity (ii) Planning may not work in a dynamic environment

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/2/1 · 6 marks

Greener Organic is a company producing eco-friendly fertilizers and soil boosters. With the growing interest in organic farming, the company is planning to expand its operations across India. Greener sets its target to increase its sales by 25% in the next year. This gave all departments – sales, production, marketing and logistics – a common target to work. To achieve this, Greener made a comprehensive plan to enter Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities by working with local farmer groups. They also plan to promote their brand through on-line campaigns focused on eco-friendly farming. The company also laid down broad parameters within which the managers could function. All raw materials used had to be certified organic and preferably sourced from local farmers. This would improve quality, support local people and build trust with customers. The company allocated ` 50 lakhs for marketing, which included funds for regional newspaper advertisements, digital marketing, promotional events and dealer incentives. By quantifying future facts and figures, the company planned to control costs and evaluate performance. Identify and explain any four type of plans discussed in the above case.

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/2/2 · 4 marks

Explain the following limitations of planning: (i) Planning reduces creativity (ii) Planning involves huge costs

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/2/3 · 4 marks

(a) Explain the following features of planning : (i) Planning is futuristic. (ii) Planning involves decision-making.

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/1/1 · 1 mark

Identify the incorrect statement with respect to the importance of planning function of management:

  • Planning provides directions by stating in advance how work is to be done.
  • Planning eliminates uncertainty by looking ahead and anticipating changes.
  • Planning facilitates decision making by making a choice among various alternative courses of action.
  • Planning promotes innovative ideas as new ideas can take the shape of concrete plans.

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/1/1 · 1 mark

Identify the feature of planning which states that the purpose of planning is to meet future events effectively to the best advantage of an organisation:

  • Planning involves decision making
  • Planning is futuristic
  • Planning is a mental exercise
  • Planning focuses on achieving objectives

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/1/1 · 4 marks

Explain the following points of importance of planning: (i) Planning establishes standards for controlling (ii) Planning reduces overlapping and wasteful activities

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/1/2 · 1 mark

'CARO Tech Solutions' aimed at development of a software system for the company's growing operations. The project was to be completed within six months with a budget of ` 12,00,000. The software development team successfully completed its project on time by outsourcing a part of the project, leading to an additional expense of ` 2,00,000. From the following, identify whether the software development team is:

  • Efficient and Effective
  • Efficient but not effective
  • Effective but not efficient
  • Neither efficient nor effective

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/1/2 · 4 marks

(a) Explain the following steps of the planning process: (i) Setting objectives (ii) Developing premises

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/1/3 · 4 marks

(a) Explain the following limitations of planning function of management: (i) Planning may not work in a dynamic environment. (ii) Planning reduces creativity.

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/3/1 · 6 marks

(a) Explain the following limitations of planning: (i) Planning leads to rigidity (ii) Planning may not work in a dynamic environment (iii) Planning involves huge costs

CBSE 2026 · Set 66/3/2 · 6 marks

(a) Explain the following points of importance of planning: (i) Planning reduces overlapping and wasteful activities, (ii) Planning reduces the risks of uncertainty, (iii) Planning provides directions

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