Question 1

The mission is the basis for the strategic level of goals and plans,which in turn shapes the tactical and operational level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Traditionally,if Stephanie,CEO of Butterfly Pillows,needed to conduct corporate planning,it would be performed by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  central planning departments. 
B)  decentralized planning groups. 
C)  top executives. 
D)  consulting groups. 
E)  the president of the company. 
A)  central planning departments. 
B)  decentralized planning groups. 
C)  top executives. 
D)  consulting groups. 
E)  the president of the company.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a tool for executing a plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Management by objectives 
B)  Operations map 
C)  Performance dashboards 
D)  Single use plans 
E)  Decentralized responsibility 
A)  Management by objectives 
B)  Operations map 
C)  Performance dashboards 
D)  Single use plans 
E)  Decentralized responsibility

Question 4

Goals help managers decide where they need to allocate resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If Renae,manager at Leak Free Roofing,wanted to develop a contingency plan for Leak Free,she would need to look at factors such as new equipment,the economy,and the company workers' compensation cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A top-down management style has been identified as a silent killer of strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Goals and plans are valuable to an organization because they provide rationale for decisions,a guide to action,and an increase in motivation and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Defining operational goals and plans occurs in the plan development phase of the organizational planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A long-term time frame is most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

A statement that identifies distinguishing characteristics of an organization is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a goals statement. 
B)  a values statement. 
C)  an income statement. 
D)  a mission statement. 
E)  a competitive-edge statement. 
A)  a goals statement. 
B)  a values statement. 
C)  an income statement. 
D)  a mission statement. 
E)  a competitive-edge statement.

Question 11

One major limitation of goals and plans is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals and plans guide resource allocation 
B)  Goals and plans may cause rigidity in a turbulent environment 
C)  Goals and plans decrease employee motivation 
D)  Goals and plans decrease employee commitment 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Goals and plans guide resource allocation 
B)  Goals and plans may cause rigidity in a turbulent environment 
C)  Goals and plans decrease employee motivation 
D)  Goals and plans decrease employee commitment 
E)  None of the above

Question 12

As a result of the growth of the Internet,barriers to entry into new markets are now much higher than ever before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Top managers make the broad strategic plan and identify specific tactical plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Of the strategic management functions,which is considered the most fundamental?

Accepted Answer

A)  Executing 
B)  Analyzing 
C)  Controlling 
D)  Planning 
E)  Leading 
A)  Executing 
B)  Analyzing 
C)  Controlling 
D)  Planning 
E)  Leading

Question 15

____ refers to a broadly stated definition of the organization's basic business scope and operations that distinguishes it from similar types of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mission statement 
B)  Goal statement 
C)  Management by objective 
D)  Goal setting 
E)  Corporate competitive-value statement 
A)  Mission statement 
B)  Goal statement 
C)  Management by objective 
D)  Goal setting 
E)  Corporate competitive-value statement

Question 16

Alabama Airlines has three planning specialists who help division managers develop their own division plans.Serving as consultants to the divisions,the planning specialists give advice about strengths,weaknesses,opportunities,and threats.Alabama Airlines is utilizing what approach to the planning function?

Accepted Answer

A)  Centralized planning department 
B)  Decentralized planning staff 
C)  Planning task force 
D)  Centralized planning committee 
E)  TQM 
A)  Centralized planning department 
B)  Decentralized planning staff 
C)  Planning task force 
D)  Centralized planning committee 
E)  TQM

Question 17

People need to understand how their individual actions can contribute to achieving an organizational strategy. This can be accomplished by delegating authority,creating teams,and defining roles. These actions are part of which tool for putting strategy into action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visible leadership 
B)  Candid communication 
C)  Human resources 
D)  Clear roles and accountability 
E)  Bargaining power of employees 
A)  Visible leadership 
B)  Candid communication 
C)  Human resources 
D)  Clear roles and accountability 
E)  Bargaining power of employees

Question 18

In centralized planning,managers work with planning experts to develop their own goals and plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Persuasion,motivation,and changes in cultures and values are examples of which of the dimensions used to execute strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visible leadership 
B)  Structural design 
C)  Human resources 
D)  Information and control systems 
E)  Candid communication 
A)  Visible leadership 
B)  Structural design 
C)  Human resources 
D)  Information and control systems 
E)  Candid communication

Question 20

Goals are most effective when they are specific,measurable,challenging and linked to rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The mission is the basis for the strategic level of goals and plans,which in turn shapes the tactical and operational level.

Traditionally,if Stephanie,CEO of Butterfly Pillows,needed to conduct corporate planning,it would be performed by all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a tool for executing a plan?

Goals help managers decide where they need to allocate resources.

If Renae,manager at Leak Free Roofing,wanted to develop a contingency plan for Leak Free,she would need to look at factors such as new equipment,the economy,and the company workers' compensation cases.

A top-down management style has been identified as a silent killer of strategy.

Goals and plans are valuable to an organization because they provide rationale for decisions,a guide to action,and an increase in motivation and commitment.

Defining operational goals and plans occurs in the plan development phase of the organizational planning process.

A long-term time frame is most closely associated with

A statement that identifies distinguishing characteristics of an organization is known as

One major limitation of goals and plans is:

As a result of the growth of the Internet,barriers to entry into new markets are now much higher than ever before.

Top managers make the broad strategic plan and identify specific tactical plans.

Of the strategic management functions,which is considered the most fundamental?

____ refers to a broadly stated definition of the organization's basic business scope and operations that distinguishes it from similar types of organizations.

People need to understand how their individual actions can contribute to achieving an organizational strategy. This can be accomplished by delegating authority,creating teams,and defining roles. These actions are part of which tool for putting strategy into action?

In centralized planning,managers work with planning experts to develop their own goals and plans.

Persuasion,motivation,and changes in cultures and values are examples of which of the dimensions used to execute strategy?

Goals are most effective when they are specific,measurable,challenging and linked to rewards.

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

The mission is the basis for the strategic level of goals and plans,which in turn shapes the tactical and operational level.

Traditionally,if Stephanie,CEO of Butterfly Pillows,needed to conduct corporate planning,it would be performed by all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a tool for executing a plan?

Goals help managers decide where they need to allocate resources.

If Renae,manager at Leak Free Roofing,wanted to develop a contingency plan for Leak Free,she would need to look at factors such as new equipment,the economy,and the company workers' compensation cases.

A top-down management style has been identified as a silent killer of strategy.

Goals and plans are valuable to an organization because they provide rationale for decisions,a guide to action,and an increase in motivation and commitment.

Defining operational goals and plans occurs in the plan development phase of the organizational planning process.

A long-term time frame is most closely associated with

A statement that identifies distinguishing characteristics of an organization is known as

One major limitation of goals and plans is:

As a result of the growth of the Internet,barriers to entry into new markets are now much higher than ever before.

Top managers make the broad strategic plan and identify specific tactical plans.

Of the strategic management functions,which is considered the most fundamental?

____ refers to a broadly stated definition of the organization's basic business scope and operations that distinguishes it from similar types of organizations.

People need to understand how their individual actions can contribute to achieving an organizational strategy. This can be accomplished by delegating authority,creating teams,and defining roles. These actions are part of which tool for putting strategy into action?

In centralized planning,managers work with planning experts to develop their own goals and plans.

Persuasion,motivation,and changes in cultures and values are examples of which of the dimensions used to execute strategy?

Goals are most effective when they are specific,measurable,challenging and linked to rewards.

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

Filters