Question 1

Prevention and preparation are the two stages of crisis management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Which of the following represent plans developed at the organization's lower levels that specify action steps toward achieving operational goals and that support tactical planning activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tactical plans 
B)  Strategic plans 
C)  Operational plans 
D)  Supervisory plans 
E)  Organizational plans 
A)  Tactical plans 
B)  Strategic plans 
C)  Operational plans 
D)  Supervisory plans 
E)  Organizational plans

Question 4

Goals and plans provide a sense of direction and focus on specific targets and direct employee efforts toward important outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Goals specify today's means; plans specify future ends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A statement that identifies distinguishing characteristics of an organization is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  goals statement. 
B)  values statement. 
C)  income statement. 
D)  mission statement. 
E)  competitive-edge statement. 
A)  goals statement. 
B)  values statement. 
C)  income statement. 
D)  mission statement. 
E)  competitive-edge statement.

Prevention and preparation are the two stages of crisis management.

One major limitation of goals and plans is:

Which of the following represent plans developed at the organization's lower levels that specify action steps toward achieving operational goals and that support tactical planning activities?

Goals and plans provide a sense of direction and focus on specific targets and direct employee efforts toward important outcomes.

Goals specify today's means; plans specify future ends.

A statement that identifies distinguishing characteristics of an organization is known as a(n):

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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Exam 7: Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Prevention and preparation are the two stages of crisis management.

One major limitation of goals and plans is:

Which of the following represent plans developed at the organization's lower levels that specify action steps toward achieving operational goals and that support tactical planning activities?

Goals and plans provide a sense of direction and focus on specific targets and direct employee efforts toward important outcomes.

Goals specify today's means; plans specify future ends.

A statement that identifies distinguishing characteristics of an organization is known as a(n):

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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