Question 1

How are reaction plans and contingency plans different?

Accepted Answer

Reaction plans and contingency plans are

Question 2

Who is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and recommending program alternatives; developing and submitting budgets; and finally putting plans into action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Top-level managers 
B)  Middle-level managers 
C)  The planning staff 
D)  Line managers 
E)  Marketing staff 
A)  Top-level managers 
B)  Middle-level managers 
C)  The planning staff 
D)  Line managers 
E)  Marketing staff

Question 3

After hurricane Katrina the Corps of Engineers developed a(n) ____________________ plan to have the levees ready for the next hurricane season.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After hurricane Katrina the Corps of Engineers...

Question 4

Operationalizing involves balancing and reconciling possible conflicts among goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Goals can

Accepted Answer

A)  provide guidance and direction. 
B)  improve planning. 
C)  motivate employees. 
D)  provide measure and control. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  provide guidance and direction. 
B)  improve planning. 
C)  motivate employees. 
D)  provide measure and control. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 6

When we identify strategic, tactical, and operational goals, we are classifying them by

Accepted Answer

A)  area. 
B)  specificity. 
C)  time frame. 
D)  purpose. 
E)  level. 
A)  area. 
B)  specificity. 
C)  time frame. 
D)  purpose. 
E)  level.

Question 7

Plans that have an intermediate time horizon and are concerned with getting things done are called ____ plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic 
B)  standing 
C)  contingency 
D)  tactical 
E)  operational 
A)  strategic 
B)  standing 
C)  contingency 
D)  tactical 
E)  operational

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a necessary task while engaged in contingency planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consider contingency events while planning 
B)  Formally identify contingency events 
C)  Specify indicators for the contingency events 
D)  Monitor the competition 
E)  Develop contingency plans for all contingency events 
A)  Consider contingency events while planning 
B)  Formally identify contingency events 
C)  Specify indicators for the contingency events 
D)  Monitor the competition 
E)  Develop contingency plans for all contingency events

Question 9

One problem with qualitative goals is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  reward inappropriate goal setting. 
B)  are easily measured, so managers tend to overuse them as performance benchmarks. 
C)  are difficult to measure and thus are not good indicators of success or failure. 
D)  are usually inappropriate when viewed in the context of the organization's mission. 
E)  usually involve unattainable performance standards. 
A)  reward inappropriate goal setting. 
B)  are easily measured, so managers tend to overuse them as performance benchmarks. 
C)  are difficult to measure and thus are not good indicators of success or failure. 
D)  are usually inappropriate when viewed in the context of the organization's mission. 
E)  usually involve unattainable performance standards.

Question 10

CVS has more than 600 pharmacies with Minute Clinics, which are staffed with physician assistants. Carving space out of an existing floor plan to create a new clinic takes less than a year. These are ____ plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic 
B)  short-range 
C)  long-range 
D)  contingency 
E)  integrated 
A)  strategic 
B)  short-range 
C)  long-range 
D)  contingency 
E)  integrated

Question 11

The owners of the Pizza Place set a goal of expanding into five new markets over the next three years. What kind of goal is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Level 
B)  Short-range 
C)  Area 
D)  Intermediate-range 
E)  Long-range 
A)  Level 
B)  Short-range 
C)  Area 
D)  Intermediate-range 
E)  Long-range

Question 12

An organization's chief executive officer

Accepted Answer

A)  is normally involved in all phases of the planning process. 
B)  usually doesn't assume a direct role in the planning process. 
C)  should not be involved in the planning process. 
D)  tends to act as a consultant in the planning process. 
E)  plays more of an advisory role in the planning process. 
A)  is normally involved in all phases of the planning process. 
B)  usually doesn't assume a direct role in the planning process. 
C)  should not be involved in the planning process. 
D)  tends to act as a consultant in the planning process. 
E)  plays more of an advisory role in the planning process.

Question 13

Match between columns
                        Premises: Strategic plans
Technological innovation and intense competition can increase the difficulty of accurately assessing future opportunities
Source from which strategic plans and goals are derived
Developed to carry out a course of action not likely to be repeated in the future
Tactical plans
Derived from the mission statement
Reaction plans
Starting point for the planning process
Action plans
Derived directly from strategic plans and goals
A single use plan of less scope and complexity than a program
Lack of confidence or fear of failure may cause managers to try to avoid responsibility
A single-use plan for a large set of activities
Outlines the organization's purpose, values, and premises
Developed to support tactical plans and goals
Developed for activities that recur regularly over a period of time
Can have a decided negative effect on employee motivation, even when rewards are desired
Operational plans
Lack of resources, government restrictions, and strong competition can limit what an organization can do

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Inappropriate goals and Improper reward systems and is...

Question 14

Each manager generally has responsibilities for setting goals that correspond to his or her ____________________ in the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each manager generally has responsibilities for setting...

Question 15

One widely used method for formal goal setting is ____________________, which gives subordinates a voice in the goal setting and planning process.

Accepted Answer

MBO,Manage

Question 16

Executives at Lululemon Athletica have just written a plan that allocates a large part of the firm's cash to a new product line. This will give them a competitive advantage and the new product line will have a synergistic effect when combined with current products. What kind of plan is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic 
B)  Standing 
C)  Contingency 
D)  Tactical 
E)  Operational 
A)  Strategic 
B)  Standing 
C)  Contingency 
D)  Tactical 
E)  Operational

Question 17

A ____ was developed when Chicago made a bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  policy 
C)  standard operating procedure 
D)  rule 
E)  program 
A)  project 
B)  policy 
C)  standard operating procedure 
D)  rule 
E)  program

Question 18

The check list a pilot uses every time she starts an aircraft is a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

standard o

Question 19

A year before the census, the federal government hired tens of thousands of temporary workers to prepare for the count. This is an example of a(n) ____ plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency 
B)  standing 
C)  action 
D)  reaction 
E)  functional 
A)  contingency 
B)  standing 
C)  action 
D)  reaction 
E)  functional

Question 20

Some goals can be differentiated on the basis of the level of the organization to which they apply. These same goals may be differentiated on the basis of time frame. Discuss how these two bases for classifying goals are interrelated. Give examples in you answer.

Accepted Answer

The classification of goals based on the

How are reaction plans and contingency plans different?

Who is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and recommending program alternatives; developing and submitting budgets; and finally putting plans into action?

After hurricane Katrina the Corps of Engineers developed a(n) ____________________ plan to have the levees ready for the next hurricane season.

Operationalizing involves balancing and reconciling possible conflicts among goals.

Goals can

When we identify strategic, tactical, and operational goals, we are classifying them by

Plans that have an intermediate time horizon and are concerned with getting things done are called ____ plans.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary task while engaged in contingency planning?

One problem with qualitative goals is that they

CVS has more than 600 pharmacies with Minute Clinics, which are staffed with physician assistants. Carving space out of an existing floor plan to create a new clinic takes less than a year. These are ____ plans.

The owners of the Pizza Place set a goal of expanding into five new markets over the next three years. What kind of goal is this?

An organization's chief executive officer

Each manager generally has responsibilities for setting goals that correspond to his or her ____________________ in the organization.

One widely used method for formal goal setting is ____________________, which gives subordinates a voice in the goal setting and planning process.

Executives at Lululemon Athletica have just written a plan that allocates a large part of the firm's cash to a new product line. This will give them a competitive advantage and the new product line will have a synergistic effect when combined with current products. What kind of plan is this?

A ____ was developed when Chicago made a bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

The check list a pilot uses every time she starts an aircraft is a(n) ____________________.

A year before the census, the federal government hired tens of thousands of temporary workers to prepare for the count. This is an example of a(n) ____ plan.

Some goals can be differentiated on the basis of the level of the organization to which they apply. These same goals may be differentiated on the basis of time frame. Discuss how these two bases for classifying goals are interrelated. Give examples in you answer.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 6: Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

How are reaction plans and contingency plans different?

Who is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and recommending program alternatives; developing and submitting budgets; and finally putting plans into action?

After hurricane Katrina the Corps of Engineers developed a(n) ____________________ plan to have the levees ready for the next hurricane season.

Operationalizing involves balancing and reconciling possible conflicts among goals.

Goals can

When we identify strategic, tactical, and operational goals, we are classifying them by

Plans that have an intermediate time horizon and are concerned with getting things done are called ____ plans.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary task while engaged in contingency planning?

One problem with qualitative goals is that they

CVS has more than 600 pharmacies with Minute Clinics, which are staffed with physician assistants. Carving space out of an existing floor plan to create a new clinic takes less than a year. These are ____ plans.

The owners of the Pizza Place set a goal of expanding into five new markets over the next three years. What kind of goal is this?

An organization's chief executive officer

Each manager generally has responsibilities for setting goals that correspond to his or her ____________________ in the organization.

One widely used method for formal goal setting is ____________________, which gives subordinates a voice in the goal setting and planning process.

Executives at Lululemon Athletica have just written a plan that allocates a large part of the firm's cash to a new product line. This will give them a competitive advantage and the new product line will have a synergistic effect when combined with current products. What kind of plan is this?

A ____ was developed when Chicago made a bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

The check list a pilot uses every time she starts an aircraft is a(n) ____________________.

A year before the census, the federal government hired tens of thousands of temporary workers to prepare for the count. This is an example of a(n) ____ plan.

Some goals can be differentiated on the basis of the level of the organization to which they apply. These same goals may be differentiated on the basis of time frame. Discuss how these two bases for classifying goals are interrelated. Give examples in you answer.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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