Question 1

List the five characteristics of effective goals.

Accepted Answer

Goals should be (1) specific and measura

Question 2

A(n) _____ is a blueprint for goal achievement and specifies the necessary resource allocations, schedules, tasks, and other actions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is a blueprint for goal...

Question 3

_____ 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 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List and define the four major activities that must occur in order for management by objectives (MBO) to succeed.

Accepted Answer

The first step is setting goals. The set

Question 6

Roxanne is a manager at Geronimo Gaming. She recently attended a seminar on goal setting. She wishes to use goals to provide a sense of direction to her staff. She is using goals as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a way to legitimize her department. 
B)  a source of motivation. 
C)  a standard of performance. 
D)  a guide to action. 
E)  a way to impress others. 
A)  a way to legitimize her department. 
B)  a source of motivation. 
C)  a standard of performance. 
D)  a guide to action. 
E)  a way to impress others.

Question 7

Crisis plans define company responses to be taken in the case of emergencies, setbacks, or unexpected conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An action plan defines the course of action needed to achieve the stated goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A desired future state that the individual or organization attempts to realize is a goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

The traditional approach to corporate planning was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a decentralized planning staff. 
B)  have a centralized planning department. 
C)  set up a planning task force. 
D)  set up planning committees. 
E)  use TQM approach. 
A)  have a decentralized planning staff. 
B)  have a centralized planning department. 
C)  set up a planning task force. 
D)  set up planning committees. 
E)  use TQM approach.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sales in relation to targets is an example of a balanced scorecard metric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A broad definition of the organization's values, aspiration and reason for being, along with a recognition of the scope and operations that distinguishes the organization refers to a Business Plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In order for goals to be effective, they should be challenging but realistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The two stages of crisis planning include:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevention and control. 
B)  planning and leading. 
C)  prevention and preparation. 
D)  preparation and control. 
E)  leading and organizing. 
A)  prevention and control. 
B)  planning and leading. 
C)  prevention and preparation. 
D)  preparation and control. 
E)  leading and organizing.

Question 18

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 19

Scenario - Katelynn Kareem
 Managers at WXYZ just announced that the new management program would be focused around MBO concepts. Katelynn Kareem had been a manager at WXYZ for ten years and she was not certain if this new MBO approach was going to fit her department. She had strong commitment to achieving the company's objectives, but she also knew her employees well enough to know that some didn't share the same commitment.
-Katelynn can anticipate enjoying the advantages of MBO which include:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased orientation toward goal achievement. 
B)  performance can improve at all company levels. 
C)  employees are more motivated. 
D)  increased orientation toward goal achievement and motivation. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  increased orientation toward goal achievement. 
B)  performance can improve at all company levels. 
C)  employees are more motivated. 
D)  increased orientation toward goal achievement and motivation. 
E)  all of these.

Question 20

Sherry is a first-line supervisor at Rooftop Corporation. She is most concerned with which level of goals?

Accepted Answer

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

List the five characteristics of effective goals.

A(n) _____ is a blueprint for goal achievement and specifies the necessary resource allocations, schedules, tasks, and other actions.

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

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

List and define the four major activities that must occur in order for management by objectives (MBO) to succeed.

Roxanne is a manager at Geronimo Gaming. She recently attended a seminar on goal setting. She wishes to use goals to provide a sense of direction to her staff. She is using goals as:

Crisis plans define company responses to be taken in the case of emergencies, setbacks, or unexpected conditions.

An action plan defines the course of action needed to achieve the stated goals.

A desired future state that the individual or organization attempts to realize is a goal.

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

The traditional approach to corporate planning was to:

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

Sales in relation to targets is an example of a balanced scorecard metric.

A broad definition of the organization's values, aspiration and reason for being, along with a recognition of the scope and operations that distinguishes the organization refers to a Business Plan.

In order for goals to be effective, they should be challenging but realistic.

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

The two stages of crisis planning include:

One major limitation of goals and plans is:

Sherry is a first-line supervisor at Rooftop Corporation. She is most concerned with which level of goals?

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Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

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Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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Exam 7: Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

List the five characteristics of effective goals.

A(n) _____ is a blueprint for goal achievement and specifies the necessary resource allocations, schedules, tasks, and other actions.

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

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

List and define the four major activities that must occur in order for management by objectives (MBO) to succeed.

Roxanne is a manager at Geronimo Gaming. She recently attended a seminar on goal setting. She wishes to use goals to provide a sense of direction to her staff. She is using goals as:

Crisis plans define company responses to be taken in the case of emergencies, setbacks, or unexpected conditions.

An action plan defines the course of action needed to achieve the stated goals.

A desired future state that the individual or organization attempts to realize is a goal.

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

The traditional approach to corporate planning was to:

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

Sales in relation to targets is an example of a balanced scorecard metric.

A broad definition of the organization's values, aspiration and reason for being, along with a recognition of the scope and operations that distinguishes the organization refers to a Business Plan.

In order for goals to be effective, they should be challenging but realistic.

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

The two stages of crisis planning include:

One major limitation of goals and plans is:

Sherry is a first-line supervisor at Rooftop Corporation. She is most concerned with which level of goals?

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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