Question 1

In a short essay, define competitor intelligence and discuss the ethical concerns regarding this type of environmental scanning.

Accepted Answer

a.One of the fastest-growing areas of en

Question 2

What happens to traditional goals as they make their way down from top management to lower levels?

Accepted Answer

A) They lose clarity and unity. 
B) They unite the workforce. 
C) Lower-level managers must continually revise and correct them. 
D) They purposely remain vague and nonspecific. 
E) They become more broad and general. 
A) They lose clarity and unity. 
B) They unite the workforce. 
C) Lower-level managers must continually revise and correct them. 
D) They purposely remain vague and nonspecific. 
E) They become more broad and general.

Question 3

A manager who wanted to predict next quarter's sales on the basis of four years of previous sales data would probably use time series analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Are strategic or operational plans needed? Does long-term planning make sense in all situations? These decisions are affected by three contingency variables.In a short essay, list the three planning contingency factors and illustrate how these factors influence planning.

Accepted Answer

Three contingency factors affect plannin

Question 5

A town's preparation for a visit by a member of the Royal Family would be considered what type of plan?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

________ is a process that involves defining the organisation's objectives or goals, establishing strategy, and developing a hierarchy of plans.

Accepted Answer

A) Managing 
B) Informal planning 
C) Leading 
D) MBO 
E) Planning 
A) Managing 
B) Informal planning 
C) Leading 
D) MBO 
E) Planning

Question 7

Project management differs from managing a production line based mainly on the temporary nature of most projects and project teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Plans that apply to the entire organisation, establish the organisation's overall objectives and seek to position the organisation in terms of its environment are called ________ plans.

Accepted Answer

A) operational 
B) long-term 
C) strategic 
D) specific 
E) directional 
A) operational 
B) long-term 
C) strategic 
D) specific 
E) directional

Question 9

Research indicates that managers who plan always outperform managers who do not plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The only real influence project managers have is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) their ability to keep the project moving forward 
B) their communication skills and their power of persuasion 
C) the ability of the supplier to deliver 
D) their ability to insist that the project be finished according to plans 
E) those specified in the companies objectives 
A) their ability to keep the project moving forward 
B) their communication skills and their power of persuasion 
C) the ability of the supplier to deliver 
D) their ability to insist that the project be finished according to plans 
E) those specified in the companies objectives

Question 11

Time series analysis, substitution effect and economic indicators are all examples of quantitative forecasting techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements depicts the reality concerning stated and real organisational objectives?

Accepted Answer

A) They are usually identical. 
B) They both reflect the official purposes of the organisation. 
C) They are often quite different from each other. 
D) Real objectives are based on what the audience wants to hear. 
E) Stated objectives can be understood by observing member actions. 
A) They are usually identical. 
B) They both reflect the official purposes of the organisation. 
C) They are often quite different from each other. 
D) Real objectives are based on what the audience wants to hear. 
E) Stated objectives can be understood by observing member actions.

Question 13

The project planning process begins by clearly defining the project's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The task of getting a project's activities done on time, within budget and according to specifications is project management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a quantitative forecasting technique?

Accepted Answer

A) time-series analysis 
B) sales force composition 
C) regression models 
D) econometric models 
E) substitution effect 
A) time-series analysis 
B) sales force composition 
C) regression models 
D) econometric models 
E) substitution effect

Question 16

One suggestion for improving forecasting effectiveness is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) use complex forecasting sequences 
B) gather as much data as possible 
C) always employ global forecasting 
D) use simple forecasting methods 
E) generate mathematical models based on competitor-based scenarios 
A) use complex forecasting sequences 
B) gather as much data as possible 
C) always employ global forecasting 
D) use simple forecasting methods 
E) generate mathematical models based on competitor-based scenarios

Question 17

Most methods of environmental scanning that involve competitor intelligence are illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A firm's sexual harassment policy is an example of a(n)________ plan.

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 19

The central theme in traditional goal setting has which of the following assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A) Front-line workers know their product. 
B) Middle managers know what is best and serve as the liaison between upper management and front-line workers. 
C) Objectives should be determined in a democratic process. 
D) Top management has the 'big picture.' 
E) Committees comprised of top management, middle management and front-line staff set the best objectives. 
A) Front-line workers know their product. 
B) Middle managers know what is best and serve as the liaison between upper management and front-line workers. 
C) Objectives should be determined in a democratic process. 
D) Top management has the 'big picture.' 
E) Committees comprised of top management, middle management and front-line staff set the best objectives.

Question 20

Effective planning in dynamic environments means flattening the organisational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In a short essay, define competitor intelligence and discuss the ethical concerns regarding this type of environmental scanning.

What happens to traditional goals as they make their way down from top management to lower levels?

A manager who wanted to predict next quarter's sales on the basis of four years of previous sales data would probably use time series analysis.

Are strategic or operational plans needed? Does long-term planning make sense in all situations? These decisions are affected by three contingency variables.In a short essay, list the three planning contingency factors and illustrate how these factors influence planning.

A town's preparation for a visit by a member of the Royal Family would be considered what type of plan?

________ is a process that involves defining the organisation's objectives or goals, establishing strategy, and developing a hierarchy of plans.

Project management differs from managing a production line based mainly on the temporary nature of most projects and project teams.

Plans that apply to the entire organisation, establish the organisation's overall objectives and seek to position the organisation in terms of its environment are called ________ plans.

Research indicates that managers who plan always outperform managers who do not plan.

The only real influence project managers have is ________.

Time series analysis, substitution effect and economic indicators are all examples of quantitative forecasting techniques.

Which of the following statements depicts the reality concerning stated and real organisational objectives?

The project planning process begins by clearly defining the project's goals.

The task of getting a project's activities done on time, within budget and according to specifications is project management.

Which of the following is NOT a quantitative forecasting technique?

One suggestion for improving forecasting effectiveness is to ________.

Most methods of environmental scanning that involve competitor intelligence are illegal.

A firm's sexual harassment policy is an example of a(n)________ plan.

The central theme in traditional goal setting has which of the following assumptions?

Effective planning in dynamic environments means flattening the organisational hierarchy.

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

In a short essay, define competitor intelligence and discuss the ethical concerns regarding this type of environmental scanning.

What happens to traditional goals as they make their way down from top management to lower levels?

A manager who wanted to predict next quarter's sales on the basis of four years of previous sales data would probably use time series analysis.

Are strategic or operational plans needed? Does long-term planning make sense in all situations? These decisions are affected by three contingency variables.In a short essay, list the three planning contingency factors and illustrate how these factors influence planning.

A town's preparation for a visit by a member of the Royal Family would be considered what type of plan?

________ is a process that involves defining the organisation's objectives or goals, establishing strategy, and developing a hierarchy of plans.

Project management differs from managing a production line based mainly on the temporary nature of most projects and project teams.

Plans that apply to the entire organisation, establish the organisation's overall objectives and seek to position the organisation in terms of its environment are called ________ plans.

Research indicates that managers who plan always outperform managers who do not plan.

The only real influence project managers have is ________.

Time series analysis, substitution effect and economic indicators are all examples of quantitative forecasting techniques.

Which of the following statements depicts the reality concerning stated and real organisational objectives?

The project planning process begins by clearly defining the project's goals.

The task of getting a project's activities done on time, within budget and according to specifications is project management.

Which of the following is NOT a quantitative forecasting technique?

One suggestion for improving forecasting effectiveness is to ________.

Most methods of environmental scanning that involve competitor intelligence are illegal.

A firm's sexual harassment policy is an example of a(n)________ plan.

The central theme in traditional goal setting has which of the following assumptions?

Effective planning in dynamic environments means flattening the organisational hierarchy.

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