Question 1

The greater the environmental certainty, the more plans need to be directional and emphasis placed on the short term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the textbook, ________ plans include policies, rules and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) single-use 
B) standing 
C) strategic 
D) specific 
E) informal 
A) single-use 
B) standing 
C) strategic 
D) specific 
E) informal

Question 3

________ plans include the formulation of objectives, whereas ________ plans assume the existence of objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) Single-use; standing 
B) Directional; specific 
C) Long-term; short-term 
D) Strategic; operational 
E) Informal; formal 
A) Single-use; standing 
B) Directional; specific 
C) Long-term; short-term 
D) Strategic; operational 
E) Informal; formal

Question 4

Research has shown that companies with advanced environmental scanning systems had which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) higher profits and revenue growth 
B) lower rates of business failure 
C) faster market reaction time 
D) lower rates of voluntary turnover 
E) higher product manufacturing costs 
A) higher profits and revenue growth 
B) lower rates of business failure 
C) faster market reaction time 
D) lower rates of voluntary turnover 
E) higher product manufacturing costs

Question 5

According to the textbook, the traditional approach to planning was that it was done entirely by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) supervisors 
B) lower-level managers 
C) middle-level managers 
D) top managers 
E) outside consultants 
A) supervisors 
B) lower-level managers 
C) middle-level managers 
D) top managers 
E) outside consultants

Question 6

The greater the environmental uncertainty, the more plans need to be ________ and emphasis placed on the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic; long term 
B) single use; short term 
C) operational; long term 
D) directional; short term 
E) standing; long term 
A) strategic; long term 
B) single use; short term 
C) operational; long term 
D) directional; short term 
E) standing; long term

Question 7

Directional plans do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) have clearly defined objectives 
B) identify general guidelines 
C) meet the needs of a unique situation 
D) last for three to five years 
E) provide guidance for activities repeatedly performed in the organisation 
A) have clearly defined objectives 
B) identify general guidelines 
C) meet the needs of a unique situation 
D) last for three to five years 
E) provide guidance for activities repeatedly performed in the organisation

Question 8

Environmental scanning is used by organisations to anticipate the changes in their internal environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the textbook, one of the fastest-growing areas of environmental scanning is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) regression analysis 
B) competitor intelligence 
C) reengineering 
D) total quality management 
E) forecasting 
A) regression analysis 
B) competitor intelligence 
C) reengineering 
D) total quality management 
E) forecasting

Question 10

Based on the information presented in the textbook, ________ are desired outcomes for individuals, groups or entire organisations.

Accepted Answer

A) strategies 
B) goals 
C) plans 
D) policies 
E) procedures 
A) strategies 
B) goals 
C) plans 
D) policies 
E) procedures

Question 11

Standing plans are ongoing plans that provide guidance for activities performed repeatedly and include policies, rules and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a part of the definition of organisational planning?

Accepted Answer

A) defining the organisation's goals and objectives 
B) evaluating the organisation's outcomes 
C) developing a comprehensive hierarchy of plans to integrate and coordinate activities 
D) establishing an overall strategy for achieving the organisation's goals 
E) it is concerned with both ends and means 
A) defining the organisation's goals and objectives 
B) evaluating the organisation's outcomes 
C) developing a comprehensive hierarchy of plans to integrate and coordinate activities 
D) establishing an overall strategy for achieving the organisation's goals 
E) it is concerned with both ends and means

Question 13

________ are often conflicting and excessively influenced by what society believes organisations should do.

Accepted Answer

A) Real goals 
B) Committed goals 
C) Stated goals 
D) Comprehensive goals 
E) Expanded goals 
A) Real goals 
B) Committed goals 
C) Stated goals 
D) Comprehensive goals 
E) Expanded goals

Question 14

The more dynamic the environment, the more likely managers are to forecast effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When we categorise plans as being strategic versus operational, we are describing them by their ________.

Accepted Answer

A) breadth 
B) specificity 
C) frequency of use 
D) depth 
E) time frame 
A) breadth 
B) specificity 
C) frequency of use 
D) depth 
E) time frame

Question 16

A common claim about traditional formal planning is that it produces documents that are simple by managers for direction and guidance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you want to know what an organisation's real goals are, closely observe what members of the organisation actually do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a short essay, define planning and discuss the characteristics of formal versus informal planning as used in various organisations.

Accepted Answer

Planning involves defining the organisat

Question 19

A(n)________ is a group of planning specialists whose sole responsibility is helping to write the various organisational plans.

Accepted Answer

A) informal planning department 
B) formal planning department 
C) quality circle 
D) problem solving team 
E) specialist planning group 
A) informal planning department 
B) formal planning department 
C) quality circle 
D) problem solving team 
E) specialist planning group

Question 20

According to the textbook, research indicates that non-planning organisations generally outperform planning organisations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The greater the environmental certainty, the more plans need to be directional and emphasis placed on the short term.

According to the textbook, ________ plans include policies, rules and procedures.

plans include the formulation of objectives, whereas plans assume the existence of objectives.

Research has shown that companies with advanced environmental scanning systems had which of the following?

According to the textbook, the traditional approach to planning was that it was done entirely by ________.

The greater the environmental uncertainty, the more plans need to be and emphasis placed on the .

Directional plans do which of the following?

Environmental scanning is used by organisations to anticipate the changes in their internal environment.

According to the textbook, one of the fastest-growing areas of environmental scanning is ________.

Based on the information presented in the textbook, ________ are desired outcomes for individuals, groups or entire organisations.

Standing plans are ongoing plans that provide guidance for activities performed repeatedly and include policies, rules and procedures.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the definition of organisational planning?

________ are often conflicting and excessively influenced by what society believes organisations should do.

The more dynamic the environment, the more likely managers are to forecast effectively.

When we categorise plans as being strategic versus operational, we are describing them by their ________.

A common claim about traditional formal planning is that it produces documents that are simple by managers for direction and guidance.

If you want to know what an organisation's real goals are, closely observe what members of the organisation actually do.

In a short essay, define planning and discuss the characteristics of formal versus informal planning as used in various organisations.

A(n)________ is a group of planning specialists whose sole responsibility is helping to write the various organisational plans.

According to the textbook, research indicates that non-planning organisations generally outperform planning organisations.

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Environment and Organisational Culture: the Constraints

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 8: Foundations of Planning

The greater the environmental certainty, the more plans need to be directional and emphasis placed on the short term.

According to the textbook, ________ plans include policies, rules and procedures.

________ plans include the formulation of objectives, whereas ________ plans assume the existence of objectives.

Research has shown that companies with advanced environmental scanning systems had which of the following?

According to the textbook, the traditional approach to planning was that it was done entirely by ________.

The greater the environmental uncertainty, the more plans need to be ________ and emphasis placed on the ________.

Directional plans do which of the following?

Environmental scanning is used by organisations to anticipate the changes in their internal environment.

According to the textbook, one of the fastest-growing areas of environmental scanning is ________.

Based on the information presented in the textbook, ________ are desired outcomes for individuals, groups or entire organisations.

Standing plans are ongoing plans that provide guidance for activities performed repeatedly and include policies, rules and procedures.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the definition of organisational planning?

________ are often conflicting and excessively influenced by what society believes organisations should do.

The more dynamic the environment, the more likely managers are to forecast effectively.

When we categorise plans as being strategic versus operational, we are describing them by their ________.

A common claim about traditional formal planning is that it produces documents that are simple by managers for direction and guidance.

If you want to know what an organisation's real goals are, closely observe what members of the organisation actually do.

In a short essay, define planning and discuss the characteristics of formal versus informal planning as used in various organisations.

A(n)________ is a group of planning specialists whose sole responsibility is helping to write the various organisational plans.

According to the textbook, research indicates that non-planning organisations generally outperform planning organisations.

Introduction to Organisations and Management

Management Yesterday and Today

Environment and Organisational Culture: the Constraints

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Managing Operations

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Teams

Managing Human Resources

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters

plans include the formulation of objectives, whereas plans assume the existence of objectives.

The greater the environmental uncertainty, the more plans need to be and emphasis placed on the .