Question 1

A special type of contingency plan that is used when events are sudden and devastating and require immediate response is called _____.

Accepted Answer

crisis man

Question 2

A(n) _____ is a cross-functional group of managers and employees who work together to gain a deep understanding of a specific business issues, with the aim of presenting insights related to that issue.

Accepted Answer

A)  espionage team 
B)  functional team 
C)  task force 
D)  project team 
E)  intelligence team 
A)  espionage team 
B)  functional team 
C)  task force 
D)  project team 
E)  intelligence team

Question 3

Intelligence teams are useful when an organization confronts a major intelligence challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One of the biggest benefits of planning is that, in turbulent environments, plans create greater organizational flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Goals are typically stated in quantitative terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Standing plans:

Accepted Answer

A)  are developed to achieve a set of goals that are unlikely to be repeated in the future. 
B)  are used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization. 
C)  define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies or setbacks. 
D)  are the most important in the organizations. 
E)  are none of these. 
A)  are developed to achieve a set of goals that are unlikely to be repeated in the future. 
B)  are used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization. 
C)  define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies or setbacks. 
D)  are the most important in the organizations. 
E)  are none of these.

Question 7

Goals need to be specific and measurable since vague goals have little motivating power. Goals also need a time period in which to be achieved. Management-by-objectives defines goals for each department, project, and person, and uses those goals to monitor performance. Use the four-step MBO process to set three goals for yourself in your life right now, and explain how using this process may or may not help you set and achieve these goals.

Accepted Answer

Set goals: should be derived jointly by

Question 8

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 9

_____ are ongoing plans that are used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are ongoing plans that are used...

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT involved in the stages of crisis planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Setting up effective communication systems 
B)  Creating detailed crisis management plans 
C)  Investigating all stakeholders 
D)  Designating a crisis management team and spokesperson 
E)  Building relationships 
A)  Setting up effective communication systems 
B)  Creating detailed crisis management plans 
C)  Investigating all stakeholders 
D)  Designating a crisis management team and spokesperson 
E)  Building relationships

Question 11

The CEO of Andre's Autos, Inc. must do all of the planning for the company because that is the way to do things in today's workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Managers believe they are better oriented toward goal achievement when MBO is used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An example of a _____ is a statement supporting the organization's efforts in the area of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

A(n) _____ is a desired future state that the organization attempts to realize.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ is a desired future state...

Question 15

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 16

_____ and plans are the responsibilities of middle managers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ and plans are the responsibilities of...

Question 17

_____ 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 18

Some firms engage in crisis planning to enable them to cope with unexpected events that are so sudden and devastating that they have the potential to destroy the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Plans that define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies, setbacks, or unexpected conditions are called _____ plans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Plans that define company responses to specific...

Question 20

"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

A special type of contingency plan that is used when events are sudden and devastating and require immediate response is called _____.

A(n) _____ is a cross-functional group of managers and employees who work together to gain a deep understanding of a specific business issues, with the aim of presenting insights related to that issue.

Intelligence teams are useful when an organization confronts a major intelligence challenge.

One of the biggest benefits of planning is that, in turbulent environments, plans create greater organizational flexibility.

Goals are typically stated in quantitative terms.

Standing plans:

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

_____ are ongoing plans that are used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization.

Which of the following is NOT involved in the stages of crisis planning?

The CEO of Andre's Autos, Inc. must do all of the planning for the company because that is the way to do things in today's workplace.

Managers believe they are better oriented toward goal achievement when MBO is used.

An example of a _____ is a statement supporting the organization's efforts in the area of sexual harassment.

A(n) _____ is a desired future state that the organization attempts to realize.

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

_____ and plans are the responsibilities of middle managers.

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

Some firms engage in crisis planning to enable them to cope with unexpected events that are so sudden and devastating that they have the potential to destroy the organization.

Plans that define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies, setbacks, or unexpected conditions are called _____ plans.

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

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

A special type of contingency plan that is used when events are sudden and devastating and require immediate response is called _____.

A(n) _____ is a cross-functional group of managers and employees who work together to gain a deep understanding of a specific business issues, with the aim of presenting insights related to that issue.

Intelligence teams are useful when an organization confronts a major intelligence challenge.

One of the biggest benefits of planning is that, in turbulent environments, plans create greater organizational flexibility.

Goals are typically stated in quantitative terms.

Standing plans:

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

_____ are ongoing plans that are used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization.

Which of the following is NOT involved in the stages of crisis planning?

The CEO of Andre's Autos, Inc. must do all of the planning for the company because that is the way to do things in today's workplace.

Managers believe they are better oriented toward goal achievement when MBO is used.

An example of a _____ is a statement supporting the organization's efforts in the area of sexual harassment.

A(n) _____ is a desired future state that the organization attempts to realize.

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

_____ and plans are the responsibilities of middle managers.

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

Some firms engage in crisis planning to enable them to cope with unexpected events that are so sudden and devastating that they have the potential to destroy the organization.

Plans that define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies, setbacks, or unexpected conditions are called _____ plans.

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

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

Filters