The importance of planning in management is explained in the following points: 1. Planning Forms Goals in Management 2. Planning Gives Directions in Management towards Achieving Organisational Goals 3. Planning Tackles Uncertainties of future 4. Planning assists in finding a better way to achieve goals 5. Planning Minimises Duplication and Wasteful Activities 6. Planning Supports and Promotes Innovative Ideas in Management 7. Planning Facilitates Decision Making 8. Planning Sets Standards for Controlling Function 9. Planning helps management to Build Coordination