Question 1

Which of the following is not an internal message in goals and plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Legitimacy for customers 
B)  Rationale for decisions 
C)  Resource allocation 
D)  Guides to action 
E)  Source of motivation and commitment 
A)  Legitimacy for customers 
B)  Rationale for decisions 
C)  Resource allocation 
D)  Guides to action 
E)  Source of motivation and commitment

Question 2

The traditional approach to corporate planning was to

Accepted Answer

A)  have a decentralized planning staff. 
B)  have a centralized planning department. 
C)  set up a planning task force. 
D)  set up planning committees. 
E)  use TQM approach. 
A)  have a decentralized planning staff. 
B)  have a centralized planning department. 
C)  set up a planning task force. 
D)  set up planning committees. 
E)  use TQM approach.

Question 3

Single-use plans are ongoing plans that are used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List and define the four major activities that must occur in order for management by objectives (MBO) to succeed.

Accepted Answer

The first step is setting goals. The set

Question 6

Cheyenne Creamery requires that all absent employees bring a note from their doctor when returning to work. This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  single-plan use. 
B)  standing plan. 
C)  program. 
D)  procedure. 
E)  project. 
A)  single-plan use. 
B)  standing plan. 
C)  program. 
D)  procedure. 
E)  project.

Question 7

Which of these is lacking in the goal "profits should be increased in the coming year?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific and measurable 
B)  Challenging but realistic 
C)  Covers key result areas 
D)  Defined time period 
E)  None of these 
A)  Specific and measurable 
B)  Challenging but realistic 
C)  Covers key result areas 
D)  Defined time period 
E)  None of these

Question 8

____________________ plans are developed at the lower levels of the organization to specify action steps toward achieving operational goals and to support tactical plans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ plans are developed at the lower...

Question 9

Standing plans are

Accepted Answer

A)  plans that are developed to achieve a set of goals that are unlikely to be repeated in the future. 
B)  plans that used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization. 
C)  plans that define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies or setbacks. 
D)  most important in the organizations. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  plans that are developed to achieve a set of goals that are unlikely to be repeated in the future. 
B)  plans that used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization. 
C)  plans that define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies or setbacks. 
D)  most important in the organizations. 
E)  none of these.

Question 10

A desired future state that the individual or organization attempts to realize is a goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Strategic plans and goals are those that focus on where the organization wants to be in the future and pertain to the organization as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Managers must understand no plan is perfect, but should grow and change to meet new conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sherry is a first-line supervisor at Rooftop Corporation. She is most concerned with which level of goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational goals 
B)  Tactical plans 
C)  Strategic goals 
D)  Mission statement 
E)  Vision 
A)  Operational goals 
B)  Tactical plans 
C)  Strategic goals 
D)  Mission statement 
E)  Vision

Question 14

A blueprint specifying the resource allocations schedules, and other actions necessary for attaining goals is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  goal. 
B)  plan. 
C)  mission. 
D)  vision. 
E)  objective. 
A)  goal. 
B)  plan. 
C)  mission. 
D)  vision. 
E)  objective.

Question 15

A statement that identifies distinguishing characteristics of an organization is known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Plans that define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies, setbacks, or unexpected conditions are called ____________________ plans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Plans that define company responses to specific...

Question 17

____ specify future ends and ____ specify today's means.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals, plans 
B)  Plans, goals 
C)  Planning, organizing 
D)  Ideas, behaviors 
E)  Mission, vision 
A)  Goals, plans 
B)  Plans, goals 
C)  Planning, organizing 
D)  Ideas, behaviors 
E)  Mission, vision

Question 18

The department manager's tool for daily and weekly operations is called the operational plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In centralized planning, managers work with planning experts to develop their own goals and plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An example of a ____ is a statement supporting the organization's efforts in the area of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

A)  procedure 
B)  rule 
C)  policy 
D)  single-use plan 
E)  program 
A)  procedure 
B)  rule 
C)  policy 
D)  single-use plan 
E)  program

Which of the following is not an internal message in goals and plans?

The traditional approach to corporate planning was to

Single-use plans are ongoing plans that are used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization.

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

List and define the four major activities that must occur in order for management by objectives (MBO) to succeed.

Cheyenne Creamery requires that all absent employees bring a note from their doctor when returning to work. This is an example of a

Which of these is lacking in the goal "profits should be increased in the coming year?"

____________________ plans are developed at the lower levels of the organization to specify action steps toward achieving operational goals and to support tactical plans.

Standing plans are

A desired future state that the individual or organization attempts to realize is a goal.

Strategic plans and goals are those that focus on where the organization wants to be in the future and pertain to the organization as a whole.

Managers must understand no plan is perfect, but should grow and change to meet new conditions.

Sherry is a first-line supervisor at Rooftop Corporation. She is most concerned with which level of goals?

A blueprint specifying the resource allocations schedules, and other actions necessary for attaining goals is referred to as a(n)

A statement that identifies distinguishing characteristics of an organization is known as

Plans that define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies, setbacks, or unexpected conditions are called ____________________ plans.

specify future ends and specify today's means.

The department manager's tool for daily and weekly operations is called the operational plan.

In centralized planning, managers work with planning experts to develop their own goals and plans.

An example of a ____ is a statement supporting the organization's efforts in the area of sexual harassment.

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Exam 6: Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Which of the following is not an internal message in goals and plans?

The traditional approach to corporate planning was to

Single-use plans are ongoing plans that are used to provide guidance for tasks performed repeatedly within the organization.

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

List and define the four major activities that must occur in order for management by objectives (MBO) to succeed.

Cheyenne Creamery requires that all absent employees bring a note from their doctor when returning to work. This is an example of a

Which of these is lacking in the goal "profits should be increased in the coming year?"

____________________ plans are developed at the lower levels of the organization to specify action steps toward achieving operational goals and to support tactical plans.

Standing plans are

A desired future state that the individual or organization attempts to realize is a goal.

Strategic plans and goals are those that focus on where the organization wants to be in the future and pertain to the organization as a whole.

Managers must understand no plan is perfect, but should grow and change to meet new conditions.

Sherry is a first-line supervisor at Rooftop Corporation. She is most concerned with which level of goals?

A blueprint specifying the resource allocations schedules, and other actions necessary for attaining goals is referred to as a(n)

A statement that identifies distinguishing characteristics of an organization is known as

Plans that define company responses to specific situations, such as emergencies, setbacks, or unexpected conditions are called ____________________ plans.

____ specify future ends and ____ specify today's means.

The department manager's tool for daily and weekly operations is called the operational plan.

In centralized planning, managers work with planning experts to develop their own goals and plans.

An example of a ____ is a statement supporting the organization's efforts in the area of sexual harassment.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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specify future ends and specify today's means.