Question 1

Which of these waits for adversity before taking corrective steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creators 
B)  Analyzers 
C)  Reactors 
D)  Prospectors 
E)  Defenders 
A)  Creators 
B)  Analyzers 
C)  Reactors 
D)  Prospectors 
E)  Defenders C

Question 2

A well-written mission statement should do all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  define the organization for key stakeholders. 
B)  create an inspiring vision of what the organization can be and do. 
C)  recognize who is responsible for the vision. 
D)  state a common goal and foster a sense of togetherness. 
E)  establish key priorities. 
A)  define the organization for key stakeholders. 
B)  create an inspiring vision of what the organization can be and do. 
C)  recognize who is responsible for the vision. 
D)  state a common goal and foster a sense of togetherness. 
E)  establish key priorities. C

Question 3

____ is a term that best describes priority "C" objectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Can't do 
B)  Will do 
C)  Must do 
D)  Should do 
E)  Nice to do 
A)  Can't do 
B)  Will do 
C)  Must do 
D)  Should do 
E)  Nice to do E

Question 4

Mark Zuckerberg's first Internet software product was called

Accepted Answer

A)  Facebook 
B)  Datebook 
C)  Date Match 
D)  Course Match 
E)  Matchbook 
A)  Facebook 
B)  Datebook 
C)  Date Match 
D)  Course Match 
E)  Matchbook

Question 5

Objectives are both targets and

Accepted Answer

A)  barriers. 
B)  measuring sticks. 
C)  threats. 
D)  priorities. 
E)  flow charts. 
A)  barriers. 
B)  measuring sticks. 
C)  threats. 
D)  priorities. 
E)  flow charts.

Question 6

Planning should begin at the ____ of the organization and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  middle; move horizontally 
B)  intermediate level; flow vertically 
C)  top; filter down 
D)  operational level; move to the strategic level 
E)  bottom; move up 
A)  middle; move horizontally 
B)  intermediate level; flow vertically 
C)  top; filter down 
D)  operational level; move to the strategic level 
E)  bottom; move up

Question 7

Break-even analysis is an ideal tool for determining employee wages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An important strategy for the ____ role in project management is aligning with powerful individuals.

Accepted Answer

A)  coach 
B)  marketer 
C)  friend 
D)  politician 
E)  implementer 
A)  coach 
B)  marketer 
C)  friend 
D)  politician 
E)  implementer

Question 9

Most large information technology (IT) projects are delivered late and over budget.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____ planning is the process of determining the contributions that subunits can make with allocated resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic 
B)  Budgetary 
C)  Operational 
D)  Intermediate 
E)  Contingency 
A)  Strategic 
B)  Budgetary 
C)  Operational 
D)  Intermediate 
E)  Contingency

Question 11

Describe the four organizational responses to an uncertain environment. Now, imagine for a moment that you have been hired as a consultant by the CEO of Harley-Davidson. Discuss the pro's and con's Harley-Davidson will face if they decide to move from a Defender to a Prospector organization in an effort to grow, increase customers and enter new markets.

Accepted Answer

Defenders are highly expert at producing

Question 12

Planning is the process of avoiding uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said of Facebook, "Our incentive is to give people the exact controls they want, so they share the most information. More and more people want to share information. That is where the world is going."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

____ planning has the longest horizon.

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational 
B)  Strategic 
C)  Tactical 
D)  Intermediate 
E)  Budgetary 
A)  Operational 
B)  Strategic 
C)  Tactical 
D)  Intermediate 
E)  Budgetary

Question 15

Which of these statements about management by objectives (MBO) is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has been more theory than practice through the years 
B)  Quality pioneer W. Edwards Deming developed it 
C)  The MBO cycle is the exact opposite of the planning/control cycle 
D)  MBO is based on participatively set objectives 
E)  Performance is usually evaluated monthly in MBO 
A)  It has been more theory than practice through the years 
B)  Quality pioneer W. Edwards Deming developed it 
C)  The MBO cycle is the exact opposite of the planning/control cycle 
D)  MBO is based on participatively set objectives 
E)  Performance is usually evaluated monthly in MBO

Question 16

The process of coping with uncertainty by formulating future courses of action to achieve specified results refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  PERT. 
B)  planning. 
C)  pareto analysis. 
D)  the project life cycle. 
E)  controlling. 
A)  PERT. 
B)  planning. 
C)  pareto analysis. 
D)  the project life cycle. 
E)  controlling.

Question 17

Memory on the Move
Memory on the Move is a manufacturer of USB flashdrives, and is in the midst of a labor-management contract negotiation for the coming three years. In a meeting on management's side, Michael, the human resources manager, is wondering if they are facing a labor strike. Rachel, the operations manager, argues that even if management offers a compromise, she is not sure how the labor representatives will react. Being new in the position, Michael suggests that Memory on the Move should follow their two main competitors in the industry and copy their labor agreement. Rachel disagrees and suggests waiting. Rachel argues that if the union actually goes on strike and the company suffers from declining production, then maybe the company should offer a compromise. Vanessa, CEO and president, after hearing all sides gave her perspective and recommendation. Vanessa proposed that the company should quickly settle with the union and focus on being a technology leader in the industry.
-Refer to Memory on the Move. When it comes to organizational responses to uncertainty, Vanessa should know that _________ can be successful as long as their primary technology and narrow product lines remain competitive.

Accepted Answer

A)  reactors 
B)  defenders 
C)  prospectors 
D)  creators 
E)  analyzers 
A)  reactors 
B)  defenders 
C)  prospectors 
D)  creators 
E)  analyzers

Question 18

The ____ asserts that a minority of causes, inputs, or effort usually leads to a majority of the results, outputs, or rewards.

Accepted Answer

A)  MBO cycle 
B)  Principle of Diminishing Returns 
C)  Project Life Cycle 
D)  PERT network 
E)  80/20 Principle 
A)  MBO cycle 
B)  Principle of Diminishing Returns 
C)  Project Life Cycle 
D)  PERT network 
E)  80/20 Principle

Question 19

Operational planning is unrelated to intermediate planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

E Z-Living International Inc. is an outdoor furniture manufacturer that has been operating in a relatively stable product and market domain for several years. The company emphasizes formal structures and processes to achieve routine and efficient operations. E Z-Living can best be described as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulator. 
B)  prospector. 
C)  creator. 
D)  analyzer. 
E)  reactor. 
A)  stimulator. 
B)  prospector. 
C)  creator. 
D)  analyzer. 
E)  reactor.

Which of these waits for adversity before taking corrective steps?

A well-written mission statement should do all of the following except

____ is a term that best describes priority "C" objectives.

Mark Zuckerberg's first Internet software product was called

Objectives are both targets and

Planning should begin at the of the organization and .

Break-even analysis is an ideal tool for determining employee wages.

An important strategy for the ____ role in project management is aligning with powerful individuals.

Most large information technology (IT) projects are delivered late and over budget.

____ planning is the process of determining the contributions that subunits can make with allocated resources.

Planning is the process of avoiding uncertainty.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said of Facebook, "Our incentive is to give people the exact controls they want, so they share the most information. More and more people want to share information. That is where the world is going."

____ planning has the longest horizon.

Which of these statements about management by objectives (MBO) is true?

The process of coping with uncertainty by formulating future courses of action to achieve specified results refers to

The ____ asserts that a minority of causes, inputs, or effort usually leads to a majority of the results, outputs, or rewards.

Operational planning is unrelated to intermediate planning.

E Z-Living International Inc. is an outdoor furniture manufacturer that has been operating in a relatively stable product and market domain for several years. The company emphasizes formal structures and processes to achieve routine and efficient operations. E Z-Living can best be described as a(n)

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Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

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Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

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Exam 6: The Basics of Planning and Project Management

Which of these waits for adversity before taking corrective steps?

A well-written mission statement should do all of the following except

____ is a term that best describes priority "C" objectives.

Mark Zuckerberg's first Internet software product was called

Objectives are both targets and

Planning should begin at the ____ of the organization and ____.

Break-even analysis is an ideal tool for determining employee wages.

An important strategy for the ____ role in project management is aligning with powerful individuals.

Most large information technology (IT) projects are delivered late and over budget.

____ planning is the process of determining the contributions that subunits can make with allocated resources.

Planning is the process of avoiding uncertainty.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said of Facebook, "Our incentive is to give people the exact controls they want, so they share the most information. More and more people want to share information. That is where the world is going."

____ planning has the longest horizon.

Which of these statements about management by objectives (MBO) is true?

The process of coping with uncertainty by formulating future courses of action to achieve specified results refers to

The ____ asserts that a minority of causes, inputs, or effort usually leads to a majority of the results, outputs, or rewards.

Operational planning is unrelated to intermediate planning.

E Z-Living International Inc. is an outdoor furniture manufacturer that has been operating in a relatively stable product and market domain for several years. The company emphasizes formal structures and processes to achieve routine and efficient operations. E Z-Living can best be described as a(n)

Managers and Entrepreneurs

The Evolution of Management Thought

The Changing Environment of Management: Diversity, Global Economy, and Technology

International Management and Cross-Cultural Competence

Managements Social and Ethical Responsibilities

Strategic Management: Planning for Long-Term Success

Decision Making and Creative Problem Solving

Organizations: Effectiveness, Design, and Cultures

Human Resource Management

Communicating in the Internet Age

Motivating Job Performance

Group Dynamics and Teamwork

Influence, Power, and Leadership

Change, Conflict, and Negotiation

Organizational Control and Quality Improvement

Filters

Planning should begin at the of the organization and .