The tendency to get so bogged down in details that the planning process becomes an end in itself instead of a means to an end is known as ___.

A) corporate governance
B) goal displacement
C) lack of participation error
D) lack of substance error
E) conflict avoidance

Planning Process

A systematic series of actions directed towards achieving an organization's long-term goals and objectives, including setting goals, developing strategies, and outlining tasks and schedules.

Bogged Down

Hindered or slowed down by difficulties; stuck or immobilized by complications or complexity.

Details

Specific or minor pieces of information that collectively form a comprehensive picture of a situation, object, or plan.