Question 1

Organizations that don't formally plan may be more likely to have ________.

Accepted Answer

A) corrupt managers 
B) legal problems 
C) multiple departments performing the same task 
D) a single department carrying out all company functions 
A) corrupt managers 
B) legal problems 
C) multiple departments performing the same task 
D) a single department carrying out all company functions

Question 2

Studies of planning show that the key to successful planning is to make sure that the plans ________.

Accepted Answer

A) cover every possible detail 
B) are high in quality and insight 
C) are exceedingly simple to follow 
D) are not shared with employees 
A) cover every possible detail 
B) are high in quality and insight 
C) are exceedingly simple to follow 
D) are not shared with employees

Question 3

In a short essay, define and discuss management by objectives (MBO).

Accepted Answer

Management by objectives (MBO)is a syste

Question 4

In a short essay, compare strategic plans and tactical plans.

Accepted Answer

Strategic plans are plans that apply to

Question 5

Managers who make formal plans are more likely to help an organization "break the mold" and carry out truly groundbreaking work that redefines an entire industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Core competencies include an organization's major capabilities and its resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Competitive advantages for a high-prestige, premium coffee franchise like Starbucks are likely to include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) high quality 
B) lowest prices 
C) well-trained employees 
D) pleasant venues 
A) high quality 
B) lowest prices 
C) well-trained employees 
D) pleasant venues

Question 8

A cost leadership competitive strategy focuses on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency 
B) innovation 
C) elegant design 
D) luxury 
A) efficiency 
B) innovation 
C) elegant design 
D) luxury

Question 9

A corporate strategy may be a growth strategy, a stability strategy, or a renewal strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Informal plans are not recognized to be an effective form of planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A diversified corporation is likely to have ________.

Accepted Answer

A) multiple competitive strategies 
B) a single competitive strategy 
C) no more than two competitive strategies 
D) thousands of competitive strategies 
A) multiple competitive strategies 
B) a single competitive strategy 
C) no more than two competitive strategies 
D) thousands of competitive strategies

Question 12

At some point, all managers create formal plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A major strength of formal planning is that it reinforces past successes and incorporates them into the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best defines plans?

Accepted Answer

A) documents that identify company problems 
B) documents that define goals 
C) documents that describe how goals will be met 
D) documents that identify how goals from the past were met 
A) documents that identify company problems 
B) documents that define goals 
C) documents that describe how goals will be met 
D) documents that identify how goals from the past were met

Organizations that don't formally plan may be more likely to have ________.

Studies of planning show that the key to successful planning is to make sure that the plans ________.

In a short essay, define and discuss management by objectives (MBO).

In a short essay, compare strategic plans and tactical plans.

Managers who make formal plans are more likely to help an organization "break the mold" and carry out truly groundbreaking work that redefines an entire industry.

Core competencies include an organization's major capabilities and its resources.

Competitive advantages for a high-prestige, premium coffee franchise like Starbucks are likely to include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A cost leadership competitive strategy focuses on which of the following?

A corporate strategy may be a growth strategy, a stability strategy, or a renewal strategy.

Informal plans are not recognized to be an effective form of planning.

A diversified corporation is likely to have ________.

At some point, all managers create formal plans.

A major strength of formal planning is that it reinforces past successes and incorporates them into the future.

Which of the following best defines plans?

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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Exam 5: Foundations of Planning

Organizations that don't formally plan may be more likely to have ________.

Studies of planning show that the key to successful planning is to make sure that the plans ________.

In a short essay, define and discuss management by objectives (MBO).

In a short essay, compare strategic plans and tactical plans.

Managers who make formal plans are more likely to help an organization "break the mold" and carry out truly groundbreaking work that redefines an entire industry.

Core competencies include an organization's major capabilities and its resources.

Competitive advantages for a high-prestige, premium coffee franchise like Starbucks are likely to include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A cost leadership competitive strategy focuses on which of the following?

A corporate strategy may be a growth strategy, a stability strategy, or a renewal strategy.

Informal plans are not recognized to be an effective form of planning.

A diversified corporation is likely to have ________.

At some point, all managers create formal plans.

A major strength of formal planning is that it reinforces past successes and incorporates them into the future.

Which of the following best defines plans?

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

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