Question 1

The effect of planning on managers is that it forces them to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  generate higher profits 
B)  anticipate and respond to change 
C)  eliminate uncertainty 
D)  work at cross purposes 
A)  generate higher profits 
B)  anticipate and respond to change 
C)  eliminate uncertainty 
D)  work at cross purposes

Question 2

Darby is a member of a global team of engineers who are required to coordinate their design efforts. Emailing files to each other doesn't work well, as several versions may be circulating simultaneously. Darby and his team could benefit from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Google Analytics 
B)  cloud computing 
C)  frequent face-to-face meetings 
D)  the use of social media 
A)  Google Analytics 
B)  cloud computing 
C)  frequent face-to-face meetings 
D)  the use of social media

Question 3

Most businesses have only the single goal of making profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the impact of planning on organizational performance.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have looked at the rela

Question 5

Studies indicate that doing a good job planning and implementing those plans play a bigger part in high performance than does how much planning is done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Internet of Things allows production equipment to communicate with other machines and make adjustments as necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ is a process of setting mutually-agreed upon goals and using those goals to evaluate employee performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Management by objectives 
B)  Management by walking around 
C)  Management by observation 
D)  Management by exception 
A)  Management by objectives 
B)  Management by walking around 
C)  Management by observation 
D)  Management by exception

Question 8

Nike, Inc. is a sportswear and equipment manufacturer that serves a multitude of sports disciplines. Which one of the following statements from Nike would be the best example of a strategic goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  a ten percent increase in average annual sales 
B)  a seven percent increase in average annual income 
C)  achieving a return on investment of 17 percent 
D)  accelerating growth through focused execution 
A)  a ten percent increase in average annual sales 
B)  a seven percent increase in average annual income 
C)  achieving a return on investment of 17 percent 
D)  accelerating growth through focused execution

Question 9

________ involves the theft of proprietary materials or trade secrets by any means.

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporate espionage 
B)  Business intelligence 
C)  Data mining 
D)  Data aggregation 
A)  Corporate espionage 
B)  Business intelligence 
C)  Data mining 
D)  Data aggregation

Question 10

In a short essay, describe the different classifications of plans.

Accepted Answer

Strategic plans are plans that apply to

Question 11

Which one of the following statements is true of traditional goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional goal setting assumes that employees know best and employs a bottom-up approach of setting organizational goals. 
B)  Evaluation of performance is carried out concurrently with the flow of goals through the organization. 
C)  Goals defined narrowly by top managers need to be made more directional as they flow down through the organization. 
D)  Managers at each level define goals and apply their own interpretations and biases as they make them more specific. 
A)  Traditional goal setting assumes that employees know best and employs a bottom-up approach of setting organizational goals. 
B)  Evaluation of performance is carried out concurrently with the flow of goals through the organization. 
C)  Goals defined narrowly by top managers need to be made more directional as they flow down through the organization. 
D)  Managers at each level define goals and apply their own interpretations and biases as they make them more specific.

Question 12

In a short essay, define management by objectives (MBO) and list four elements of this type of goal setting.

Accepted Answer

Management by objectives (MBO) is a mana

Question 13

A problem associated with traditional goal setting is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the narrowly defined goals inhibit a manager's ability to interpret them 
B)  the high degree of reliance on employees for developing goals is not suited to many situations 
C)  clarity is lost as the goals make their way down from the top of the organization to lower levels 
D)  it promotes the growth of a flatter organizational structure and threatens organizational efficiency 
A)  the narrowly defined goals inhibit a manager's ability to interpret them 
B)  the high degree of reliance on employees for developing goals is not suited to many situations 
C)  clarity is lost as the goals make their way down from the top of the organization to lower levels 
D)  it promotes the growth of a flatter organizational structure and threatens organizational efficiency

Question 14

Planning provides direction to managers and non-managers alike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How can managers effectively plan when the external environment is continually changing?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should discontinue formal planning. 
B)  They should set general, but rigid plans. 
C)  They should be ready to change directions if environmental conditions warrant. 
D)  They should continue to follow the set organizational plans as persistence will eventually pay. 
A)  They should discontinue formal planning. 
B)  They should set general, but rigid plans. 
C)  They should be ready to change directions if environmental conditions warrant. 
D)  They should continue to follow the set organizational plans as persistence will eventually pay.

Question 16

Short-term plans are those covering one year or less.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When lower-level managers and employees are involved in the planning process, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the documents they create are rarely reviewed 
B)  the plans take on a life of their own 
C)  their job satisfaction increases but productivity suffers 
D)  they see the plans as more than just something written down on paper 
A)  the documents they create are rarely reviewed 
B)  the plans take on a life of their own 
C)  their job satisfaction increases but productivity suffers 
D)  they see the plans as more than just something written down on paper

Question 18

Organizational plans can be classified on the basis of their ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  usefulness 
B)  frequency of use 
C)  suitability 
D)  attainability 
A)  usefulness 
B)  frequency of use 
C)  suitability 
D)  attainability

Question 19

In an uncertain environment, managers should develop plans that are specific, but flexible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mr. Slabaugh wants to formulate a plan that lays out general guidelines for his employees and leaves room for interpretation. Which one of the following types of plans would best suit his requirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  informal 
B)  specific 
C)  directional 
D)  standing 
A)  informal 
B)  specific 
C)  directional 
D)  standing

The effect of planning on managers is that it forces them to ________.

Darby is a member of a global team of engineers who are required to coordinate their design efforts. Emailing files to each other doesn't work well, as several versions may be circulating simultaneously. Darby and his team could benefit from ________.

Most businesses have only the single goal of making profits.

Discuss the impact of planning on organizational performance.

Studies indicate that doing a good job planning and implementing those plans play a bigger part in high performance than does how much planning is done.

The Internet of Things allows production equipment to communicate with other machines and make adjustments as necessary.

________ is a process of setting mutually-agreed upon goals and using those goals to evaluate employee performance.

Nike, Inc. is a sportswear and equipment manufacturer that serves a multitude of sports disciplines. Which one of the following statements from Nike would be the best example of a strategic goal?

________ involves the theft of proprietary materials or trade secrets by any means.

In a short essay, describe the different classifications of plans.

Which one of the following statements is true of traditional goal setting?

In a short essay, define management by objectives (MBO) and list four elements of this type of goal setting.

A problem associated with traditional goal setting is that ________.

Planning provides direction to managers and non-managers alike.

How can managers effectively plan when the external environment is continually changing?

Short-term plans are those covering one year or less.

When lower-level managers and employees are involved in the planning process, ________.

Organizational plans can be classified on the basis of their ________.

In an uncertain environment, managers should develop plans that are specific, but flexible.

Mr. Slabaugh wants to formulate a plan that lays out general guidelines for his employees and leaves room for interpretation. Which one of the following types of plans would best suit his requirement?

Managers and You in the Workplace

Decision Making

Globalmanagement

Valuing a Diverse Workforce

Socially Conscious Management

Managing Change

Constraints Onmanagers

Strategic Planning

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Organization Design

Organizing Around Teams

Human Resourcemanagement

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Organizational Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Controlling Activities and Operations

Filters

Exam 8: Planning and Goal-Setting

The effect of planning on managers is that it forces them to ________.

Darby is a member of a global team of engineers who are required to coordinate their design efforts. Emailing files to each other doesn't work well, as several versions may be circulating simultaneously. Darby and his team could benefit from ________.

Most businesses have only the single goal of making profits.

Discuss the impact of planning on organizational performance.

Studies indicate that doing a good job planning and implementing those plans play a bigger part in high performance than does how much planning is done.

The Internet of Things allows production equipment to communicate with other machines and make adjustments as necessary.

________ is a process of setting mutually-agreed upon goals and using those goals to evaluate employee performance.

Nike, Inc. is a sportswear and equipment manufacturer that serves a multitude of sports disciplines. Which one of the following statements from Nike would be the best example of a strategic goal?

________ involves the theft of proprietary materials or trade secrets by any means.

In a short essay, describe the different classifications of plans.

Which one of the following statements is true of traditional goal setting?

In a short essay, define management by objectives (MBO) and list four elements of this type of goal setting.

A problem associated with traditional goal setting is that ________.

Planning provides direction to managers and non-managers alike.

How can managers effectively plan when the external environment is continually changing?

Short-term plans are those covering one year or less.

When lower-level managers and employees are involved in the planning process, ________.

Organizational plans can be classified on the basis of their ________.

In an uncertain environment, managers should develop plans that are specific, but flexible.

Mr. Slabaugh wants to formulate a plan that lays out general guidelines for his employees and leaves room for interpretation. Which one of the following types of plans would best suit his requirement?

Managers and You in the Workplace

Decision Making

Globalmanagement

Valuing a Diverse Workforce

Socially Conscious Management

Managing Change

Constraints Onmanagers

Strategic Planning

Fostering Entrepreneurship

Organization Design

Organizing Around Teams

Human Resourcemanagement

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication

Organizational Behavior

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Controlling Activities and Operations

Filters