Question 1

Strategies must specify resources and time frames.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If a teacher calls in sick, a computer starts dialing phone numbers of substitute teachers. This is an example of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

rules and

Question 3

A contingency plan is usually done as an action plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Decision making is the cornerstone of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Decision making is the cornerstone of ____________________....

Question 5

______________ ______   may also be inappropriate if they place too much emphasis on either quantitative or qualitative measures of success.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ ______   may also be inappropriate if...

Question 6

An organization's goals follow from decisions made by midlevel managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To prepare for the fall resurgence of H1N1 flu, the U.S. federal government announced a(n) ____________________ plan to the public.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To prepare for the fall resurgence of...

Question 8

Goals set for short-term 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 9

____________________ goals focus on how to operationalize actions necessary to achieve the strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ goals focus on how to operationalize...

Question 10

A New York Times journalist was taken hostage by the Taliban. Special Forces created a(n) ____ plan and rescued the journalist.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

American Airlines planned to spin off American Eagle, a regional carrier. This is an example of a(n) ____ plan.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

ETS runs a math, science, and technology competition each year for high school students. If plagiarism is suspected, ETS uses a ____, which specifies ETS's general response to the situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  policy 
C)  standard operating procedure 
D)  rule and regulations 
E)  single-use plans 
A)  project 
B)  policy 
C)  standard operating procedure 
D)  rule and regulations 
E)  single-use plans

Question 13

____ plans are the organizational plans that are broadest in focus and have the longest time frame.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

____ involves balancing and reconciling possible conflicts among goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Optimization 
B)  Benefaction 
C)  Maximization 
D)  Assimilation 
E)  Elimination 
A)  Optimization 
B)  Benefaction 
C)  Maximization 
D)  Assimilation 
E)  Elimination

Question 15

Home Depot's marketing department could set a(n) ____ to create an Internet advertisement for a sale within the next two weeks.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

An earthquake in India destroyed a plant that manufactured component parts for the milling equipment that Addison Company sells. As a result of this unexpected event, Addison's production manager had to write a short-range ____________________ plan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An earthquake in India destroyed a plant...

Question 17

The decreasing and aging Japanese workforce is a(n) ____________________ on Japanese companies for setting goals and planning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The decreasing and aging Japanese workforce is...

Question 18

What is the proper managerial response when there are conflicts among goals in different parts of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimization 
B)  Maximization 
C)  Optimization 
D)  Purification 
E)  Assimilation 
A)  Minimization 
B)  Maximization 
C)  Optimization 
D)  Purification 
E)  Assimilation

Question 19

The purpose of formal goal setting is generally to give managers a chance to tell employees what their goals are and how they will accomplish the objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tactical planning focuses on resources, environment, and mission, whereas strategic planning focuses primarily on people and action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Strategies must specify resources and time frames.

If a teacher calls in sick, a computer starts dialing phone numbers of substitute teachers. This is an example of ____________________.

A contingency plan is usually done as an action plan.

Decision making is the cornerstone of ____________________.

________ may also be inappropriate if they place too much emphasis on either quantitative or qualitative measures of success.

An organization's goals follow from decisions made by midlevel managers.

To prepare for the fall resurgence of H1N1 flu, the U.S. federal government announced a(n) ____________________ plan to the public.

Goals set for short-term issues are called

____________________ goals focus on how to operationalize actions necessary to achieve the strategic goals.

A New York Times journalist was taken hostage by the Taliban. Special Forces created a(n) ____ plan and rescued the journalist.

American Airlines planned to spin off American Eagle, a regional carrier. This is an example of a(n) ____ plan.

ETS runs a math, science, and technology competition each year for high school students. If plagiarism is suspected, ETS uses a ____, which specifies ETS's general response to the situation.

____ plans are the organizational plans that are broadest in focus and have the longest time frame.

____ involves balancing and reconciling possible conflicts among goals.

Home Depot's marketing department could set a(n) ____ to create an Internet advertisement for a sale within the next two weeks.

An earthquake in India destroyed a plant that manufactured component parts for the milling equipment that Addison Company sells. As a result of this unexpected event, Addison's production manager had to write a short-range ____________________ plan.

The decreasing and aging Japanese workforce is a(n) ____________________ on Japanese companies for setting goals and planning.

What is the proper managerial response when there are conflicts among goals in different parts of an organization?

The purpose of formal goal setting is generally to give managers a chance to tell employees what their goals are and how they will accomplish the objectives.

Tactical planning focuses on resources, environment, and mission, whereas strategic planning focuses primarily on people and action.

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

Exam 6: Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Strategies must specify resources and time frames.

If a teacher calls in sick, a computer starts dialing phone numbers of substitute teachers. This is an example of ____________________.

A contingency plan is usually done as an action plan.

Decision making is the cornerstone of ____________________.

______________ ______ may also be inappropriate if they place too much emphasis on either quantitative or qualitative measures of success.

An organization's goals follow from decisions made by midlevel managers.

To prepare for the fall resurgence of H1N1 flu, the U.S. federal government announced a(n) ____________________ plan to the public.

Goals set for short-term issues are called

____________________ goals focus on how to operationalize actions necessary to achieve the strategic goals.

A New York Times journalist was taken hostage by the Taliban. Special Forces created a(n) ____ plan and rescued the journalist.

American Airlines planned to spin off American Eagle, a regional carrier. This is an example of a(n) ____ plan.

ETS runs a math, science, and technology competition each year for high school students. If plagiarism is suspected, ETS uses a ____, which specifies ETS's general response to the situation.

____ plans are the organizational plans that are broadest in focus and have the longest time frame.

____ involves balancing and reconciling possible conflicts among goals.

Home Depot's marketing department could set a(n) ____ to create an Internet advertisement for a sale within the next two weeks.

An earthquake in India destroyed a plant that manufactured component parts for the milling equipment that Addison Company sells. As a result of this unexpected event, Addison's production manager had to write a short-range ____________________ plan.

The decreasing and aging Japanese workforce is a(n) ____________________ on Japanese companies for setting goals and planning.

What is the proper managerial response when there are conflicts among goals in different parts of an organization?

The purpose of formal goal setting is generally to give managers a chance to tell employees what their goals are and how they will accomplish the objectives.

Tactical planning focuses on resources, environment, and mission, whereas strategic planning focuses primarily on people and action.

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

________ may also be inappropriate if they place too much emphasis on either quantitative or qualitative measures of success.