Question 1

Strategic plans are usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  short term, directional, and standing 
B)  short term, specific, and standing 
C)  long term, directional, and single use 
D)  long term, specific, and standing 
A)  short term, directional, and standing 
B)  short term, specific, and standing 
C)  long term, directional, and single use 
D)  long term, specific, and standing

Question 2

Robert Downs, owner of a new community newspaper in his home town of Corning, New York, has set the following goal for his company: "To be a champion for free speech and for the development of the community." This goal constitutes the ________ goal of the company.

Accepted Answer

A)  informal 
B)  operational 
C)  financial 
D)  strategic 
A)  informal 
B)  operational 
C)  financial 
D)  strategic

Question 3

Dynamic environments require a flatter organizational hierarchy in order to plan effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Qualitative data includes information about the number and cost of warranty work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Cloud computing allows managers to store data in a secret part of their computers that is hack-proof.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Planning provides direction to managers and non-managers alike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Strategic plans are usually ________.

Robert Downs, owner of a new community newspaper in his home town of Corning, New York, has set the following goal for his company: "To be a champion for free speech and for the development of the community." This goal constitutes the ________ goal of the company.

Dynamic environments require a flatter organizational hierarchy in order to plan effectively.

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.

Qualitative data includes information about the number and cost of warranty work.

Cloud computing allows managers to store data in a secret part of their computers that is hack-proof.

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

Planning provides direction to managers and non-managers alike.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Strategy

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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Exam 8: Planning Work Activities

Strategic plans are usually ________.

Robert Downs, owner of a new community newspaper in his home town of Corning, New York, has set the following goal for his company: "To be a champion for free speech and for the development of the community." This goal constitutes the ________ goal of the company.

Dynamic environments require a flatter organizational hierarchy in order to plan effectively.

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.

Qualitative data includes information about the number and cost of warranty work.

Cloud computing allows managers to store data in a secret part of their computers that is hack-proof.

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

Planning provides direction to managers and non-managers alike.

Managers and You in the Workplace

Making Decisions

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Strategy

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Designing Organizational Structure

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Motivating Employees

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters