Question 1

A plan is a statement of ____ means for accomplishing objectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A plan is a statement of ____...

Question 2

Identify and describe the steps in the planning process.

Accepted Answer

The five basic steps in the planning pro

Question 3

The planning team at Abdullah and Sons has thoroughly examined all possible situations that may be encountered in the current year. They have also addressed various factors that may provide assistance or act as barriers to objectives. Which of the following steps in the planning process has been completed by the planning team at Abdullah and Sons by taking these actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defining objectives 
B)  Determining where one stands vis-à-vis objectives 
C)  Developing premises regarding future conditions 
D)  Measuring performance 
E)  Implementing the plan and evaluating results 
A)  Defining objectives 
B)  Determining where one stands vis-à-vis objectives 
C)  Developing premises regarding future conditions 
D)  Measuring performance 
E)  Implementing the plan and evaluating results

Question 4

_____ refer to things done by people and organizations that enable them to achieve superior performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Missions 
B)  Scenario plans 
C)  Noncompetitive objectives 
D)  Best practices 
E)  Operating activities 
A)  Missions 
B)  Scenario plans 
C)  Noncompetitive objectives 
D)  Best practices 
E)  Operating activities

Question 5

____ uses external and internal comparisons to plan for future improvements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____ uses external and internal comparisons to...

Question 6

A(n) _____ oriented manager makes sure the most important things get first attention.

Accepted Answer

A)  priority 
B)  result 
C)  advantage 
D)  change 
E)  innovation 
A)  priority 
B)  result 
C)  advantage 
D)  change 
E)  innovation

Question 7

Scenario planning is a short-term version of contingency planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Scenario planning identifies alternative ____ scenarios and makes plans to deal with each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Scenario planning identifies alternative ____ scenarios and...

Question 9

A _____ communicates broad guidelines for making decisions and taking action in specific circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A)  vision 
B)  procedure 
C)  policy 
D)  tactical plan 
E)  budget 
A)  vision 
B)  procedure 
C)  policy 
D)  tactical plan 
E)  budget

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "great goal"?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no precise timetable. 
B)  It is general and not too specific. 
C)  It is almost impossible to accomplish. 
D)  It can be measured easily. 
E)  It is not challenging. 
A)  It has no precise timetable. 
B)  It is general and not too specific. 
C)  It is almost impossible to accomplish. 
D)  It can be measured easily. 
E)  It is not challenging.

Question 11

Aziza is an assistant manager at a popular retail outlet. She likes to keep her employees motivated and she insists that the sales team meet their daily sales target and strive to go beyond their targets for extra bonuses. Aziza can be regarded as a(n) _____ manager.

Accepted Answer

A)  change oriented 
B)  results oriented 
C)  priority oriented 
D)  relational oriented 
E)  complacency oriented 
A)  change oriented 
B)  results oriented 
C)  priority oriented 
D)  relational oriented 
E)  complacency oriented

Question 12

Internal benchmarking encourages members and work units to learn from competitors and non-competitors alike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ plans deal with selling and distributing goods or services.

Accepted Answer

A)  Production 
B)  Financial 
C)  Facilities 
D)  Logistics 
E)  Marketing 
A)  Production 
B)  Financial 
C)  Facilities 
D)  Logistics 
E)  Marketing

Question 14

Outcome goals set targets for ____ performance results.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Outcome goals set targets for ____ performance...

Question 15

A tactical plan helps to implement all or parts of a(n) ____ plan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A tactical plan helps to implement all...

Question 16

Even though participatory planning takes more time, it can improve results by improving implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the five characteristics that great goals tend to have?

Accepted Answer

Great goals tend to have the following f

Question 18

Functional plans dealing with money and capital investments are called _____ plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  marketing 
B)  logistics 
C)  financial 
D)  human resource 
E)  facilities 
A)  marketing 
B)  logistics 
C)  financial 
D)  human resource 
E)  facilities

Question 19

Morrison Associates, a law firm, encourages its lawyers to learn from each other about how they can handle their cases better. It encourages the lawyers to share their best practices and collectively work toward meeting the objectives of the firm. This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal benchmarking 
B)  forecasting 
C)  functional planning 
D)  tactical planning 
E)  external benchmarking 
A)  internal benchmarking 
B)  forecasting 
C)  functional planning 
D)  tactical planning 
E)  external benchmarking

Question 20

Which of the following is an internal source of organizational pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government regulations 
B)  Changing social norms and ethical expectations 
C)  Changing technologies 
D)  Greater workplace diversity 
E)  Uncertainties of a global economy 
A)  Government regulations 
B)  Changing social norms and ethical expectations 
C)  Changing technologies 
D)  Greater workplace diversity 
E)  Uncertainties of a global economy

A plan is a statement of ____ means for accomplishing objectives.

Identify and describe the steps in the planning process.

_____ refer to things done by people and organizations that enable them to achieve superior performance.

____ uses external and internal comparisons to plan for future improvements.

A(n) _____ oriented manager makes sure the most important things get first attention.

Scenario planning is a short-term version of contingency planning.

Scenario planning identifies alternative ____ scenarios and makes plans to deal with each.

A _____ communicates broad guidelines for making decisions and taking action in specific circumstances.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "great goal"?

Aziza is an assistant manager at a popular retail outlet. She likes to keep her employees motivated and she insists that the sales team meet their daily sales target and strive to go beyond their targets for extra bonuses. Aziza can be regarded as a(n) _____ manager.

Internal benchmarking encourages members and work units to learn from competitors and non-competitors alike.

_____ plans deal with selling and distributing goods or services.

Outcome goals set targets for ____ performance results.

A tactical plan helps to implement all or parts of a(n) ____ plan.

Even though participatory planning takes more time, it can improve results by improving implementation.

What are the five characteristics that great goals tend to have?

Functional plans dealing with money and capital investments are called _____ plans.

Morrison Associates, a law firm, encourages its lawyers to learn from each other about how they can handle their cases better. It encourages the lawyers to share their best practices and collectively work toward meeting the objectives of the firm. This is an example of _____.

Which of the following is an internal source of organizational pressure?

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

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Exam 8: Planning Processes and Techniques

A plan is a statement of ____ means for accomplishing objectives.

Identify and describe the steps in the planning process.

_____ refer to things done by people and organizations that enable them to achieve superior performance.

____ uses external and internal comparisons to plan for future improvements.

A(n) _____ oriented manager makes sure the most important things get first attention.

Scenario planning is a short-term version of contingency planning.

Scenario planning identifies alternative ____ scenarios and makes plans to deal with each.

A _____ communicates broad guidelines for making decisions and taking action in specific circumstances.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a "great goal"?

Aziza is an assistant manager at a popular retail outlet. She likes to keep her employees motivated and she insists that the sales team meet their daily sales target and strive to go beyond their targets for extra bonuses. Aziza can be regarded as a(n) _____ manager.

Internal benchmarking encourages members and work units to learn from competitors and non-competitors alike.

_____ plans deal with selling and distributing goods or services.

Outcome goals set targets for ____ performance results.

A tactical plan helps to implement all or parts of a(n) ____ plan.

Even though participatory planning takes more time, it can improve results by improving implementation.

What are the five characteristics that great goals tend to have?

Functional plans dealing with money and capital investments are called _____ plans.

Morrison Associates, a law firm, encourages its lawyers to learn from each other about how they can handle their cases better. It encourages the lawyers to share their best practices and collectively work toward meeting the objectives of the firm. This is an example of _____.

Which of the following is an internal source of organizational pressure?

Management, Managers, and Careers

Management Learning Past to Present

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Technology, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Data and Decision Making

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures

Organizational Culture and Change

Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Motivation Theory and Practice

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Filters