Question 1

Cheyenne Creamery requires that all absent employees bring a note from their doctor when returning to work. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  single-plan use. 
B)  standing plan. 
C)  program. 
D)  procedure. 
E)  project. 
A)  single-plan use. 
B)  standing plan. 
C)  program. 
D)  procedure. 
E)  project.

Question 2

_____ define the action steps by which an organization intends to attain its strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ define the action steps by which...

Question 3

_____ is the first step in the MBO process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Setting goals 
B)  Developing action plans 
C)  Appraising overall performance 
D)  Reviewing progress 
E)  None of these 
A)  Setting goals 
B)  Developing action plans 
C)  Appraising overall performance 
D)  Reviewing progress 
E)  None of these

Question 4

_____ 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 5

The specific results expected from departments, work groups, and individuals are the _____ goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The specific results expected from departments, work...

Question 6

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 7

A project is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  policy. 
B)  standing plan. 
C)  procedure. 
D)  single-use plan. 
E)  rule. 
A)  policy. 
B)  standing plan. 
C)  procedure. 
D)  single-use plan. 
E)  rule.

Question 8

A visual representation of the key drivers of an organization's success and shows how specific goals and plans in each area are linked is called a strategy map.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Managers must understand no plan is perfect, but should grow and change to meet new conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The ultimate impact of goals depended on the extent to which goal achievement is linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)  rewards. 
B)  salary increases. 
C)  promotions. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  salary increases and promotions. 
A)  rewards. 
B)  salary increases. 
C)  promotions. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  salary increases and promotions.

Question 11

Prevention and preparation are the two stages of crisis management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In what ways do plans and goals benefit an organization?

Accepted Answer

Plans and goals benefit the organization

Question 13

"No food and/or drinks in the classroom" is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedure 
B)  rule 
C)  policy 
D)  single-use plan 
E)  project 
A)  procedure 
B)  rule 
C)  policy 
D)  single-use plan 
E)  project

Question 14

The planning process starts with:

Accepted Answer

A)  a formal mission that defines the organization's purpose. 
B)  tactical planning. 
C)  strategic planning. 
D)  operational planning. 
E)  controlling performance. 
A)  a formal mission that defines the organization's purpose. 
B)  tactical planning. 
C)  strategic planning. 
D)  operational planning. 
E)  controlling performance.

Question 15

_____ is primarily responsible for operational goals/plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle management 
B)  Board of directors 
C)  Consultants 
D)  Top management 
E)  Lower management 
A)  Middle management 
B)  Board of directors 
C)  Consultants 
D)  Top management 
E)  Lower management

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ are the broad statements of where the organization wants to be in the future.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational goals 
B)  Tactical goals 
C)  Strategic goals 
D)  Operational goals. 
E)  Tactical plans 
A)  Operational goals 
B)  Tactical goals 
C)  Strategic goals 
D)  Operational goals. 
E)  Tactical plans

Question 18

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 security. 
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 security.

Question 19

Managers work with planning experts to develop their own goals and plans in decentralized planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of these are described by mission statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporate values 
B)  Product quality 
C)  Location of facilities 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  Corporate values 
B)  Product quality 
C)  Location of facilities 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Cheyenne Creamery requires that all absent employees bring a note from their doctor when returning to work. This is an example of a:

_____ define the action steps by which an organization intends to attain its strategic goals.

_____ is the first step in the MBO process.

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

The specific results expected from departments, work groups, and individuals are the _____ goals.

A long-term time frame is most closely associated with:

A project is an example of a:

A visual representation of the key drivers of an organization's success and shows how specific goals and plans in each area are linked is called a strategy map.

Managers must understand no plan is perfect, but should grow and change to meet new conditions.

The ultimate impact of goals depended on the extent to which goal achievement is linked to:

Prevention and preparation are the two stages of crisis management.

In what ways do plans and goals benefit an organization?

"No food and/or drinks in the classroom" is an example of a _____.

The planning process starts with:

_____ is primarily responsible for operational goals/plans.

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

_____ are the broad statements of where the organization wants to be in the future.

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

Managers work with planning experts to develop their own goals and plans in decentralized planning.

Which of these are described by mission statements?

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 7: Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Cheyenne Creamery requires that all absent employees bring a note from their doctor when returning to work. This is an example of a:

_____ define the action steps by which an organization intends to attain its strategic goals.

_____ is the first step in the MBO process.

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

The specific results expected from departments, work groups, and individuals are the _____ goals.

A long-term time frame is most closely associated with:

A project is an example of a:

A visual representation of the key drivers of an organization's success and shows how specific goals and plans in each area are linked is called a strategy map.

Managers must understand no plan is perfect, but should grow and change to meet new conditions.

The ultimate impact of goals depended on the extent to which goal achievement is linked to:

Prevention and preparation are the two stages of crisis management.

In what ways do plans and goals benefit an organization?

"No food and/or drinks in the classroom" is an example of a _____.

The planning process starts with:

_____ is primarily responsible for operational goals/plans.

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

_____ are the broad statements of where the organization wants to be in the future.

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

Managers work with planning experts to develop their own goals and plans in decentralized planning.

Which of these are described by mission statements?

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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