The following statements have been made about planning and control as described in the three tiers of Robert Anthony’s decision-making hierarchy:

(1) Strategic planning is concerned with making decisions about the efficient and effective use of existing resources

(2) Operational control is about ensuring that specific tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively

Which of the above statements is/are true?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Neither 1 nor 2
D. Both 1 and 2