Question 1

The most likely reason for the failure of formal goal setting is

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A)  a too-wide span of management. 
B)  a dynamic external environment. 
C)  an ineffective reward system. 
D)  a lack of top management support. 
E)  resource shortages. 
A)  a too-wide span of management. 
B)  a dynamic external environment. 
C)  an ineffective reward system. 
D)  a lack of top management support. 
E)  resource shortages.

Question 2

____________________ planning is the process by which managers identify alternative courses of action that the organization might follow if various conditions arise.

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The answer of ____________________ planning is the process by which...

Question 3

Engelhard has just learned of a hostile takeover attempt from BASF. Engelhard needs to develop a(n) ____ plan to thwart this attempted acquisition.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Tactical planning success depends on execution. Proper implementation requires all EXCEPT which of the following?

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A)  The ability to evaluate each course in light of the goal it is intended to reach 
B)  Vertical and horizontal communication 
C)  The ability to monitor ongoing activities 
D)  Clear-cut operational plans 
E)  The appropriate information and resources in the hands of the decision makers 
A)  The ability to evaluate each course in light of the goal it is intended to reach 
B)  Vertical and horizontal communication 
C)  The ability to monitor ongoing activities 
D)  Clear-cut operational plans 
E)  The appropriate information and resources in the hands of the decision makers

Question 5

____________________ and reaction plans are two types of short-range plans.

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The answer of ____________________ and reaction plans are two types...

Question 6

____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control.

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The answer of ____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation...

Question 7

Starbucks' store managers decide how to customize snacks to the local market. They create the ____ plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational 
B)  standing 
C)  single-use 
D)  contingency 
E)  tactical 
A)  operational 
B)  standing 
C)  single-use 
D)  contingency 
E)  tactical

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an intermediate-range plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop an alcohol-powered small engine in the next ten years 
B)  Investigate FDA claims that nutrition labels on juice bottle are misleading 
C)  Conduct a Fourth of July sale 
D)  Sponsor a community wellness day next month 
E)  Reduce employee absenteeism by 20 percent within the next two years 
A)  Develop an alcohol-powered small engine in the next ten years 
B)  Investigate FDA claims that nutrition labels on juice bottle are misleading 
C)  Conduct a Fourth of July sale 
D)  Sponsor a community wellness day next month 
E)  Reduce employee absenteeism by 20 percent within the next two years

Question 9

Which of the following is the BEST example of a single-use plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  The "No Smoking" sign on the restaurant door 
B)  The sign requiring all workers to wash their hands after visiting the restroom 
C)  The plan to build an aquatic center for the 2012 Olympics 
D)  The day-care plan for dealing with a toddler who hits another 
E)  The plan for how McDonald's should cook its french fries 
A)  The "No Smoking" sign on the restaurant door 
B)  The sign requiring all workers to wash their hands after visiting the restroom 
C)  The plan to build an aquatic center for the 2012 Olympics 
D)  The day-care plan for dealing with a toddler who hits another 
E)  The plan for how McDonald's should cook its french fries

Question 10

Time frames vary widely from industry to industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The ____ of the National Park Service is " to conserve the scenery and the national and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

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

Question 12

A contingency plan

Accepted Answer

A)  is used in conjunction with the organization's originally developed plan. 
B)  is developed after considering possible events. 
C)  can be used only at a strategic level. 
D)  makes an organization less flexible. 
E)  is unnecessary for organizations that face a dynamic environment. 
A)  is used in conjunction with the organization's originally developed plan. 
B)  is developed after considering possible events. 
C)  can be used only at a strategic level. 
D)  makes an organization less flexible. 
E)  is unnecessary for organizations that face a dynamic environment.

Question 13

Tactical plans are to war what strategy is to battles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Goals vary by level, area, and ____________________.

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The answer of Goals vary by level, area, and ____________________....

Question 15

Employees that are rewarded based on quarterly profit figures will engage in more intermediate and long-range planning than employees who do not receive quarterly bonuses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to the planning process described in the text, operational plans flow directly from

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic goals. 
B)  strategic plans. 
C)  tactical plans. 
D)  the organization's purpose. 
E)  the organization culture. 
A)  strategic goals. 
B)  strategic plans. 
C)  tactical plans. 
D)  the organization's purpose. 
E)  the organization culture.

Question 17

The ____ for Catholic Charities is "to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The ____________________ process itself can best be thought of as a generic activity.

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The answer of The ____________________ process itself can best be...

Question 19

A(n) ____ of Choice Waste Management could be to expand operations in two more countries this year.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Describe how to manage multiple goals.  What makes it difficult?

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Managing multiple goals can be challengi

The most likely reason for the failure of formal goal setting is

____________________ planning is the process by which managers identify alternative courses of action that the organization might follow if various conditions arise.

Engelhard has just learned of a hostile takeover attempt from BASF. Engelhard needs to develop a(n) ____ plan to thwart this attempted acquisition.

Tactical planning success depends on execution. Proper implementation requires all EXCEPT which of the following?

____________________ and reaction plans are two types of short-range plans.

____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control.

Starbucks' store managers decide how to customize snacks to the local market. They create the ____ plan.

Which of the following is an example of an intermediate-range plan?

Which of the following is the BEST example of a single-use plan?

Time frames vary widely from industry to industry.

The ____ of the National Park Service is " to conserve the scenery and the national and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

A contingency plan

Tactical plans are to war what strategy is to battles.

Goals vary by level, area, and ____________________.

Employees that are rewarded based on quarterly profit figures will engage in more intermediate and long-range planning than employees who do not receive quarterly bonuses.

According to the planning process described in the text, operational plans flow directly from

The ____ for Catholic Charities is "to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same."

The ____________________ process itself can best be thought of as a generic activity.

A(n) ____ of Choice Waste Management could be to expand operations in two more countries this year.

Describe how to manage multiple goals. What makes it difficult?

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

The most likely reason for the failure of formal goal setting is

____________________ planning is the process by which managers identify alternative courses of action that the organization might follow if various conditions arise.

Engelhard has just learned of a hostile takeover attempt from BASF. Engelhard needs to develop a(n) ____ plan to thwart this attempted acquisition.

Tactical planning success depends on execution. Proper implementation requires all EXCEPT which of the following?

____________________ and reaction plans are two types of short-range plans.

____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control.

Starbucks' store managers decide how to customize snacks to the local market. They create the ____ plan.

Which of the following is an example of an intermediate-range plan?

Which of the following is the BEST example of a single-use plan?

Time frames vary widely from industry to industry.

The ____ of the National Park Service is " to conserve the scenery and the national and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

A contingency plan

Tactical plans are to war what strategy is to battles.

Goals vary by level, area, and ____________________.

Employees that are rewarded based on quarterly profit figures will engage in more intermediate and long-range planning than employees who do not receive quarterly bonuses.

According to the planning process described in the text, operational plans flow directly from

The ____ for Catholic Charities is "to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same."

The ____________________ process itself can best be thought of as a generic activity.

A(n) ____ of Choice Waste Management could be to expand operations in two more countries this year.

Describe how to manage multiple goals. What makes it difficult?

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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