Question 1

Which of the following refer to specific results expected from individuals?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Goals must be set for every aspect of employee behavior for organizational performance to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

_____ enables firms to cope with unexpected events that are so sudden and devastating that they have the potential to destroy the organization if managers aren't prepared with a quick and appropriate response.

Accepted Answer

A)  Incident planning 
B)  Contingency planning 
C)  Strategic planning 
D)  Crisis planning 
E)  Emergency planning 
A)  Incident planning 
B)  Contingency planning 
C)  Strategic planning 
D)  Crisis planning 
E)  Emergency planning

Question 5

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 6

Jeff is a top manager at a textile factory. He is developing a crisis plan in the event that the company has a toxic spill or accident. Which of the following should Jeff undertake to prepare for such a crisis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Building relationships with neighboring businesses 
B)  Detecting signals from the natural environment 
C)  Polling employees on the likelihood of an environmental disaster 
D)  Designating a crisis management team in the event of an environmental disaster 
E)  Dismantling the company's ties to the external media 
A)  Building relationships with neighboring businesses 
B)  Detecting signals from the natural environment 
C)  Polling employees on the likelihood of an environmental disaster 
D)  Designating a crisis management team in the event of an environmental disaster 
E)  Dismantling the company's ties to the external media

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The act of determining the organization's goals...

Question 8

Tactical goals and plans are the responsibility of front-line managers and supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In what ways do plans and goals benefit an organization?

Accepted Answer

Plans and goals benefit the organization

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ 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 13

In developing a strategy map for her interior design business, Carla has decided to promote employee development by providing online training tools. This involves goals in which strategy map category?

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial performance goals 
B)  Learning and growth goals 
C)  Internal business process goals 
D)  Customer service goals 
E)  Supply chain goals 
A)  Financial performance goals 
B)  Learning and growth goals 
C)  Internal business process goals 
D)  Customer service goals 
E)  Supply chain goals

Question 14

A blueprint specifying the resource allocations schedules, and other actions necessary for attaining goals is referred to as a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal 
B)  plan 
C)  mission 
D)  vision 
E)  objective 
A)  goal 
B)  plan 
C)  mission 
D)  vision 
E)  objective

Question 15

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 16

Step 1 in Management by Objectives is to review progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The official goals of the organization are best represented by the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic goals 
B)  tactical goals 
C)  operational goals 
D)  competitive goals 
E)  none of these 
A)  strategic goals 
B)  tactical goals 
C)  operational goals 
D)  competitive goals 
E)  none of these

Question 19

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 20

High Fence Corporation is currently implementing an MBO program. Managers and employees jointly set objectives and develop action plans, and goal achievement is evaluated on an annual basis. High Fence is missing which major activity that must occur in order for MBO to be successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing a mission statement 
B)  Developing tactical goals 
C)  Reviewing progress 
D)  Reviewing operational plans 
E)  None of these 
A)  Developing a mission statement 
B)  Developing tactical goals 
C)  Reviewing progress 
D)  Reviewing operational plans 
E)  None of these

Which of the following refer to specific results expected from individuals?

Goals must be set for every aspect of employee behavior for organizational performance to be effective.

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

_____ enables firms to cope with unexpected events that are so sudden and devastating that they have the potential to destroy the organization if managers aren't prepared with a quick and appropriate response.

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.

Jeff is a top manager at a textile factory. He is developing a crisis plan in the event that the company has a toxic spill or accident. Which of the following should Jeff undertake to prepare for such a crisis?

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

Tactical goals and plans are the responsibility of front-line managers and supervisors.

In what ways do plans and goals benefit an organization?

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

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

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

In developing a strategy map for her interior design business, Carla has decided to promote employee development by providing online training tools. This involves goals in which strategy map category?

A blueprint specifying the resource allocations schedules, and other actions necessary for attaining goals is referred to as a(n) _____.

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

Step 1 in Management by Objectives is to review progress.

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

The official goals of the organization are best represented by the _____.

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.

High Fence Corporation is currently implementing an MBO program. Managers and employees jointly set objectives and develop action plans, and goal achievement is evaluated on an annual basis. High Fence is missing which major activity that must occur in order for MBO to be successful?

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Managing Human Resources

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Exam 7: Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Which of the following refer to specific results expected from individuals?

Goals must be set for every aspect of employee behavior for organizational performance to be effective.

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

_____ enables firms to cope with unexpected events that are so sudden and devastating that they have the potential to destroy the organization if managers aren't prepared with a quick and appropriate response.

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.

Jeff is a top manager at a textile factory. He is developing a crisis plan in the event that the company has a toxic spill or accident. Which of the following should Jeff undertake to prepare for such a crisis?

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

Tactical goals and plans are the responsibility of front-line managers and supervisors.

In what ways do plans and goals benefit an organization?

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

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

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

In developing a strategy map for her interior design business, Carla has decided to promote employee development by providing online training tools. This involves goals in which strategy map category?

A blueprint specifying the resource allocations schedules, and other actions necessary for attaining goals is referred to as a(n) _____.

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

Step 1 in Management by Objectives is to review progress.

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

The official goals of the organization are best represented by the _____.

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.

High Fence Corporation is currently implementing an MBO program. Managers and employees jointly set objectives and develop action plans, and goal achievement is evaluated on an annual basis. High Fence is missing which major activity that must occur in order for MBO to be successful?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start Ups

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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