Question 1

Each of the following are elements of a crisis management plan,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  prevention 
B)  containment 
C)  preparation 
D)  procrastination. 
A)  prevention 
B)  containment 
C)  preparation 
D)  procrastination.

Question 2

Each of the following are considered characteristics of an effective plan or goal,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  They are a source of motivation. 
B)  They focus on day-to-day activities. 
C)  They focus on resource allocation. 
D)  They are legitimate guide to action. 
E)  All of these are considered characteristics of an effective panel goal. 
A)  They are a source of motivation. 
B)  They focus on day-to-day activities. 
C)  They focus on resource allocation. 
D)  They are legitimate guide to action. 
E)  All of these are considered characteristics of an effective panel goal.

Question 3

A(n)__________________ is a cross-functional group of managers and employees who work together to gain a deeper understanding of the specific competitive issue and other insights and recommendations for future planning.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic management team 
B)  intelligence team 
C)  centralised planning team 
D)  None of these choices. 
A)  strategic management team 
B)  intelligence team 
C)  centralised planning team 
D)  None of these choices.

Question 4

Contingency plans are also referred to as scenarios.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Broad statements describing where the organisation wants to be in the future are called ___________________ (two words).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Broad statements describing where the organisation wants...

Question 6

An organisation's mission describes its reason for existence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tactical goals are designed to help execute major strategic plans and to accomplish a specific part of the organisation strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For employees to feel motivated,the goals should be easy so that they can achieve them easily which in turn increases their motivation level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The three essential stages of crisis management are ________________________.

Accepted Answer

prevention

Question 10

Mission statements often reveal the company's philosophy as well as purpose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The acts of rapid response,getting the truth out,and meeting safety and emotional needs are the _________________ stage of crisis management .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The acts of rapid response,getting the truth...

Question 12

Bill is a first-line supervisor at Catamaran Corporation.He ensures that the day-to-day operations of the functional staff are organised and carried out effectively.As such,Bill would be most concerned with which level of goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vision 
B)  Profit-making goals 
C)  Operational goals 
D)  Strategic goals 
E)  Mission statement 
A)  Vision 
B)  Profit-making goals 
C)  Operational goals 
D)  Strategic goals 
E)  Mission statement

Question 13

Kate Bewley is a middle manager at 'Dough-Nuts R US'.She is most likely responsible for the achievement of __________ plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational 
B)  tactical 
C)  strategic 
D)  lower-level 
E)  top-level 
A)  operational 
B)  tactical 
C)  strategic 
D)  lower-level 
E)  top-level

Question 14

______________ (three words)focuses attention on the methods and processes are used to achieve organisational goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ (three words)focuses attention on the methods...

Question 15

___________________ (two words)define the action steps by which an organisation intends to attain its strategic goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ (two words)define the action steps by...

Question 16

Selecting measures and targets belongs to which stage of the organisational planning process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing a plan 
B)  Monitoring of learning 
C)  Executing the plan 
D)  Translating the plan 
E)  Planning operations 
A)  Developing a plan 
B)  Monitoring of learning 
C)  Executing the plan 
D)  Translating the plan 
E)  Planning operations

Question 17

_________________ (three words)are developed to achieve a set of goals are unlikely to be repeated in the future.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ (three words)are developed to achieve a...

Question 18

In terms of improving one's fitness,'joining the local gym before the end of the calendar year' would satisfy the 'defined period of time' requirement of a SMART goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Management by objectives belongs to which stage of the organisational planning process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing a plan 
B)  Monitoring of learning 
C)  Executing the plan 
D)  Translating the plan 
E)  None of these options 
A)  Developing a plan 
B)  Monitoring of learning 
C)  Executing the plan 
D)  Translating the plan 
E)  None of these options

Question 20

List the three essential stages of a crisis management plan.What is their link to the four management functions of planning,leading,organising and controlling?

Accepted Answer

Students should identify the three stage

Exam 7: Organisational Planning and Goal Setting

Each of the following are elements of a crisis management plan,except:

Each of the following are considered characteristics of an effective plan or goal,except:

A(n)__________________ is a cross-functional group of managers and employees who work together to gain a deeper understanding of the specific competitive issue and other insights and recommendations for future planning.

Contingency plans are also referred to as scenarios.

Broad statements describing where the organisation wants to be in the future are called ___________________ (two words).

An organisation's mission describes its reason for existence.

Tactical goals are designed to help execute major strategic plans and to accomplish a specific part of the organisation strategy.

For employees to feel motivated,the goals should be easy so that they can achieve them easily which in turn increases their motivation level.

The three essential stages of crisis management are ________________________.

Mission statements often reveal the company's philosophy as well as purpose.

The acts of rapid response,getting the truth out,and meeting safety and emotional needs are the _________________ stage of crisis management .

Bill is a first-line supervisor at Catamaran Corporation.He ensures that the day-to-day operations of the functional staff are organised and carried out effectively.As such,Bill would be most concerned with which level of goals?

Kate Bewley is a middle manager at 'Dough-Nuts R US'.She is most likely responsible for the achievement of __________ plans.

______________ (three words)focuses attention on the methods and processes are used to achieve organisational goals.

___________________ (two words)define the action steps by which an organisation intends to attain its strategic goals.

Selecting measures and targets belongs to which stage of the organisational planning process?

_________________ (three words)are developed to achieve a set of goals are unlikely to be repeated in the future.

In terms of improving one's fitness,'joining the local gym before the end of the calendar year' would satisfy the 'defined period of time' requirement of a SMART goal.

Management by objectives belongs to which stage of the organisational planning process?

List the three essential stages of a crisis management plan.What is their link to the four management functions of planning,leading,organising and controlling?

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