Question 1

Tactical goals are specific, measurable results expected from departments, work groups, and individuals within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The goals that an organization chooses to adopt are defined by an individual or group. Different individuals have different ideas about which goals are important to pursue. In your judgment, what factor(s) should determine the priority of organizational goals? What types of goals should every organization have? Think of what goals would be important to an educational tutoring company, a Starbucks location, and a fitness center. List the goals in the order of importance and explain why each set of goals is important for the respective company. Write your conclusions in a short essay.

Accepted Answer

Goals are determined by the organization

Question 3

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 4

_____ involves looking at trends and discontinuities and imagining possible alternative future to build a framework within which unexpected future events can be managed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scenario building 
B)  Crisis planning 
C)  Contingency planning 
D)  Trend management 
E)  Caution planning 
A)  Scenario building 
B)  Crisis planning 
C)  Contingency planning 
D)  Trend management 
E)  Caution planning

Question 5

Which of these is lacking in the goal "profits should be increased in the coming year?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific and measurable 
B)  Challenging but realistic 
C)  Covers key result areas 
D)  Defined time period 
E)  None of these 
A)  Specific and measurable 
B)  Challenging but realistic 
C)  Covers key result areas 
D)  Defined time period 
E)  None of these

Question 6

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

Tactical goals are specific, measurable results expected from departments, work groups, and individuals within the organization.

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

_____ involves looking at trends and discontinuities and imagining possible alternative future to build a framework within which unexpected future events can be managed.

Which of these is lacking in the goal "profits should be increased in the coming year?"

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

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

Tactical goals are specific, measurable results expected from departments, work groups, and individuals within the organization.

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

_____ involves looking at trends and discontinuities and imagining possible alternative future to build a framework within which unexpected future events can be managed.

Which of these is lacking in the goal "profits should be increased in the coming year?"

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

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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