Question 1

Strategic plans have a shorter-term focus than either operational or tactical plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The broad plans developed by top managers to guide the general direction of the organization are called ____________________ plans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The broad plans developed by top managers...

Question 3

Managers may have to make a(n) ____ plan in anticipation of changes in technology, the economy, the competition, and the labor market.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Rules and regulations eliminate some decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the formal goal setting process.

Accepted Answer

The formal goal setting process involves

Question 6

All organizations engage in planning activities, and most organizations plan in exactly the same fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a new diversity initiative was implemented by the human resources department, many managers were confused about the goals, so they continued with the original system. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  inappropriate goals. 
B)  the use of an improper reward system. 
C)  a dynamic and complex environment. 
D)  a reluctance to establish goals. 
E)  constraints. 
A)  inappropriate goals. 
B)  the use of an improper reward system. 
C)  a dynamic and complex environment. 
D)  a reluctance to establish goals. 
E)  constraints.

Question 8

Goals are set by

Accepted Answer

A)  department, level, and time. 
B)  distance, area, and group. 
C)  time, region, and level. 
D)  time frame, area, and level. 
E)  department, team, and group. 
A)  department, level, and time. 
B)  distance, area, and group. 
C)  time, region, and level. 
D)  time frame, area, and level. 
E)  department, team, and group.

Question 9

The responsibility for establishing corporate mission and strategy lies with the

Accepted Answer

A)  planning task force. 
B)  executive committee. 
C)  chief executive officer. 
D)  board of directors. 
E)  stockholders. 
A)  planning task force. 
B)  executive committee. 
C)  chief executive officer. 
D)  board of directors. 
E)  stockholders.

Question 10

American auto makers have three to five years to improve fuel efficiency to new government standards. The auto makers need a(n) ____________________ plan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of American auto makers have three to five...

Question 11

A single-use plan for a large set of activities is called a

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 12

After Greece accumulated massive debt and voters rejected the bailout terms demanded by Greek creditors, uncertainty for the European Union and the Euro increased.   Investors and strategists developed ____ plans for a possible Greek exit from the EU.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A(n) ____ for Choice Waste Management could be to include a flyer in each bill that explains the Do's and Don'ts of Recycling and to put the information on the web page where customers pay online. It would develop naturally out of a tactical goal seeking "to develop a recycling campaign for rural communities of less than 1,000 customers."

Accepted Answer

A)  vision 
B)  mission statement 
C)  operational goal 
D)  operational plan 
E)  strategic goal 
A)  vision 
B)  mission statement 
C)  operational goal 
D)  operational plan 
E)  strategic goal

Question 14

The human resource administrator was following a policy when he offered a candidate a job and started the negotiation process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The text identifies three dimensions along which goals can be classified. Briefly describe each dimension and give examples.

Accepted Answer

The three dimensions along which goals c

Question 16

Goals set for broad general issues are called

Accepted Answer

A)  tactical. 
B)  strategic. 
C)  operational. 
D)  functional. 
E)  autonomous. 
A)  tactical. 
B)  strategic. 
C)  operational. 
D)  functional. 
E)  autonomous.

Question 17

Which of the following organizations would face the most difficulty in developing long-range plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with dynamic, complex environments 
B)  Those with dynamic, simple environments 
C)  Those with stable, complex environments 
D)  Those with stable, simple environments 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  Those with dynamic, complex environments 
B)  Those with dynamic, simple environments 
C)  Those with stable, complex environments 
D)  Those with stable, simple environments 
E)  None of these choices

Question 18

When there are inconsistencies among various organizational goals, managers should seek to optimize the overall goal set.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: TSA wants passenger security screening lines to take less than twenty minutes.
The TSA wants to improve safety at O'Hare airport in Chicago.
Some pilots are armed.
Cockpit doors are now reinforced to prevent passengers from entering the cockpit.
The TSA wants to improve air travel safety.
The TSA wants to improve employment screening for baggage handlers.
There are more armed air marshals on flights. The flights are selected by the proximity to high value targets.
New body scanning software replaces a passenger's naked body image with a generic one.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Tactical goal and Strategic goal and Tactical is...

Question 20

When the public relations department develops a crisis reaction plan to deal with the media it is developing a reaction plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Strategic plans have a shorter-term focus than either operational or tactical plans.

The broad plans developed by top managers to guide the general direction of the organization are called ____________________ plans.

Managers may have to make a(n) ____ plan in anticipation of changes in technology, the economy, the competition, and the labor market.

Rules and regulations eliminate some decision making.

Describe the formal goal setting process.

All organizations engage in planning activities, and most organizations plan in exactly the same fashion.

When a new diversity initiative was implemented by the human resources department, many managers were confused about the goals, so they continued with the original system. This is an example of

Goals are set by

The responsibility for establishing corporate mission and strategy lies with the

American auto makers have three to five years to improve fuel efficiency to new government standards. The auto makers need a(n) ____________________ plan.

A single-use plan for a large set of activities is called a

After Greece accumulated massive debt and voters rejected the bailout terms demanded by Greek creditors, uncertainty for the European Union and the Euro increased. Investors and strategists developed ____ plans for a possible Greek exit from the EU.

The human resource administrator was following a policy when he offered a candidate a job and started the negotiation process.

The text identifies three dimensions along which goals can be classified. Briefly describe each dimension and give examples.

Goals set for broad general issues are called

Which of the following organizations would face the most difficulty in developing long-range plans?

When there are inconsistencies among various organizational goals, managers should seek to optimize the overall goal set.

When the public relations department develops a crisis reaction plan to deal with the media it is developing a reaction plan.

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

Strategic plans have a shorter-term focus than either operational or tactical plans.

The broad plans developed by top managers to guide the general direction of the organization are called ____________________ plans.

Managers may have to make a(n) ____ plan in anticipation of changes in technology, the economy, the competition, and the labor market.

Rules and regulations eliminate some decision making.

Describe the formal goal setting process.

All organizations engage in planning activities, and most organizations plan in exactly the same fashion.

When a new diversity initiative was implemented by the human resources department, many managers were confused about the goals, so they continued with the original system. This is an example of

Goals are set by

The responsibility for establishing corporate mission and strategy lies with the

American auto makers have three to five years to improve fuel efficiency to new government standards. The auto makers need a(n) ____________________ plan.

A single-use plan for a large set of activities is called a

After Greece accumulated massive debt and voters rejected the bailout terms demanded by Greek creditors, uncertainty for the European Union and the Euro increased. Investors and strategists developed ____ plans for a possible Greek exit from the EU.

The human resource administrator was following a policy when he offered a candidate a job and started the negotiation process.

The text identifies three dimensions along which goals can be classified. Briefly describe each dimension and give examples.

Goals set for broad general issues are called

Which of the following organizations would face the most difficulty in developing long-range plans?

When there are inconsistencies among various organizational goals, managers should seek to optimize the overall goal set.

When the public relations department develops a crisis reaction plan to deal with the media it is developing a reaction plan.

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

Filters