Question 1

A firms' leadership is responsible for recruiting,selecting,training,transferring,promoting,and laying off employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Differentiation,cost leadership,and focus are three of Porter's competitive strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

At the top of the goal hierarchy is the

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic goals. 
B)  tactical goals. 
C)  operational goals. 
D)  mission. 
E)  employee goals. 
A)  strategic goals. 
B)  tactical goals. 
C)  operational goals. 
D)  mission. 
E)  employee goals.

Question 4

All of the following are characteristics of effective goal setting EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  goals should be challenging but not unreasonably difficult. 
B)  goals should be set for every aspect of employee behavior. 
C)  specific and measurable. 
D)  cover key results area. 
E)  linked to rewards. 
A)  goals should be challenging but not unreasonably difficult. 
B)  goals should be set for every aspect of employee behavior. 
C)  specific and measurable. 
D)  cover key results area. 
E)  linked to rewards.

Question 5

Managers use ____ to direct employees and resources toward achieving specific outcomes that enable the organization to perform efficiently and effectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic goals 
B)  operational goals 
C)  growth goals 
D)  financial results 
E)  internal business process goals 
A)  strategic goals 
B)  operational goals 
C)  growth goals 
D)  financial results 
E)  internal business process goals

Question 6

____ refers to a desired future state that an organization attempts to realize.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plan 
B)  Vision statement 
C)  Goal 
D)  Mission statement 
E)  Idea 
A)  Plan 
B)  Vision statement 
C)  Goal 
D)  Mission statement 
E)  Idea

Question 7

Briefly define the characteristics of an effective goal.

Accepted Answer

Effective goals are precisely defined an

Question 8

"We respect our employees and value their diversity" is an example of a statement you are most likely to find in the organization's

Accepted Answer

A)  mission. 
B)  strategic goals. 
C)  tactical goals. 
D)  strategic plans. 
E)  tactical plans. 
A)  mission. 
B)  strategic goals. 
C)  tactical goals. 
D)  strategic plans. 
E)  tactical plans.

Question 9

Silver Star Automobiles holds monthly planning and operational reviews to ensure that it is on track for meeting organizational goals.This involves which stage of the organizational planning process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing the plan 
B)  Translating the plan 
C)  Plan operations 
D)  Executing the plan 
E)  Monitoring and learning 
A)  Developing the plan 
B)  Translating the plan 
C)  Plan operations 
D)  Executing the plan 
E)  Monitoring and learning

Question 10

The goals should be easy,for employees to feel motivated,so that they can achieve them easily which in turn increases their motivation level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following symbolizes the legitimacy of the organization to external audiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational goals 
B)  Tactical plans 
C)  Strategic goals 
D)  Mission statement 
E)  Tactical goals 
A)  Operational goals 
B)  Tactical plans 
C)  Strategic goals 
D)  Mission statement 
E)  Tactical goals

Question 12

SWOT analysis includes a review of the internal threats and opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

____ is the act of determining the organization's goals and the means for achieving them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brainstorming 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Planning 
D)  Developing a mission 
E)  A blueprint 
A)  Brainstorming 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Planning 
D)  Developing a mission 
E)  A blueprint

Question 14

Stretch goals are typically so far beyond the current levels that people have to be innovative to find ways to reach them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Operational planning specifies plans for department managers,supervisors,and individual employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Standing plans define company responses to specific situations such as natural emergencies or competitive setbacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Tactical goals and plans are the responsibility of middle managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Three critical planning methods are contingency planning,building scenarios,and crisis planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a commonly-cited limitation of planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plans limit employee motivation and commitment 
B)  Plans make resource allocation more difficult 
C)  Plans make it more difficult to measure standards of performance 
D)  Plans boost intuition and creativity 
E)  Plans can create a false sense of certainty 
A)  Plans limit employee motivation and commitment 
B)  Plans make resource allocation more difficult 
C)  Plans make it more difficult to measure standards of performance 
D)  Plans boost intuition and creativity 
E)  Plans can create a false sense of certainty

Question 20

The ____ function recruits,selects,trains,transfers,promotes,and lays off employees to achieve strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  production 
B)  leadership 
C)  information and control systems 
D)  structural design 
E)  human resource 
A)  production 
B)  leadership 
C)  information and control systems 
D)  structural design 
E)  human resource

A firms' leadership is responsible for recruiting,selecting,training,transferring,promoting,and laying off employees.

Differentiation,cost leadership,and focus are three of Porter's competitive strategies.

At the top of the goal hierarchy is the

All of the following are characteristics of effective goal setting EXCEPT

Managers use ____ to direct employees and resources toward achieving specific outcomes that enable the organization to perform efficiently and effectively.

____ refers to a desired future state that an organization attempts to realize.

Briefly define the characteristics of an effective goal.

"We respect our employees and value their diversity" is an example of a statement you are most likely to find in the organization's

Silver Star Automobiles holds monthly planning and operational reviews to ensure that it is on track for meeting organizational goals.This involves which stage of the organizational planning process?

The goals should be easy,for employees to feel motivated,so that they can achieve them easily which in turn increases their motivation level.

Which of the following symbolizes the legitimacy of the organization to external audiences?

SWOT analysis includes a review of the internal threats and opportunities.

____ is the act of determining the organization's goals and the means for achieving them.

Stretch goals are typically so far beyond the current levels that people have to be innovative to find ways to reach them.

Operational planning specifies plans for department managers,supervisors,and individual employees.

Standing plans define company responses to specific situations such as natural emergencies or competitive setbacks.

Tactical goals and plans are the responsibility of middle managers.

Three critical planning methods are contingency planning,building scenarios,and crisis planning.

Which of the following is a commonly-cited limitation of planning?

The ____ function recruits,selects,trains,transfers,promotes,and lays off employees to achieve strategic goals.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 5: Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

A firms' leadership is responsible for recruiting,selecting,training,transferring,promoting,and laying off employees.

Differentiation,cost leadership,and focus are three of Porter's competitive strategies.

At the top of the goal hierarchy is the

All of the following are characteristics of effective goal setting EXCEPT

Managers use ____ to direct employees and resources toward achieving specific outcomes that enable the organization to perform efficiently and effectively.

____ refers to a desired future state that an organization attempts to realize.

Briefly define the characteristics of an effective goal.

"We respect our employees and value their diversity" is an example of a statement you are most likely to find in the organization's

Silver Star Automobiles holds monthly planning and operational reviews to ensure that it is on track for meeting organizational goals.This involves which stage of the organizational planning process?

The goals should be easy,for employees to feel motivated,so that they can achieve them easily which in turn increases their motivation level.

Which of the following symbolizes the legitimacy of the organization to external audiences?

SWOT analysis includes a review of the internal threats and opportunities.

____ is the act of determining the organization's goals and the means for achieving them.

Stretch goals are typically so far beyond the current levels that people have to be innovative to find ways to reach them.

Operational planning specifies plans for department managers,supervisors,and individual employees.

Standing plans define company responses to specific situations such as natural emergencies or competitive setbacks.

Tactical goals and plans are the responsibility of middle managers.

Three critical planning methods are contingency planning,building scenarios,and crisis planning.

Which of the following is a commonly-cited limitation of planning?

The ____ function recruits,selects,trains,transfers,promotes,and lays off employees to achieve strategic goals.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

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