Question 1

All of the following are mentioned in the textbook as characteristics of well-designed goals EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) measurable and quantifiable 
B) clear as to a time frame 
C) written in terms of actions, rather than outcomes 
D) communicated to all necessary organisational members 
E) written down 
A) measurable and quantifiable 
B) clear as to a time frame 
C) written in terms of actions, rather than outcomes 
D) communicated to all necessary organisational members 
E) written down

Question 2

How organisations plan is closely related to who does the planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A management system in which specific performance goals are jointly determined by employees and their managers is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) management by objectives 
B) means-ends chain 
C) traditional goal setting 
D) management by opinions 
E) top-down management 
A) management by objectives 
B) means-ends chain 
C) traditional goal setting 
D) management by opinions 
E) top-down management

Question 4

Compared to directional plans, what type of plan has clearly defined objectives?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Real goals are official statements of what an organisation says its goals are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Anticipating and interpreting changes in the environment is an important activity in modern organisations called environmental scanning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Plans that specify the details of how the overall objectives are to be achieved are called ________ plans.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In a short essay, define goals and discuss the differences and conflicts that exist between real and stated goals.

Accepted Answer

Goals are desired outcomes for individua

Question 9

According to the textbook, ________ plans are plans that are clearly defined and that leave no room for interpretation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In a typical MBO program, successful achievement of objectives is reinforced by performance-based rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are two tools that managers can use to analyse their organisation's environment?

Accepted Answer

A) strategic planning and environmental scanning 
B) forecasting and budgeting 
C) environmental scanning and forecasting 
D) planning and evaluating 
E) scanning, and environmental planning 
A) strategic planning and environmental scanning 
B) forecasting and budgeting 
C) environmental scanning and forecasting 
D) planning and evaluating 
E) scanning, and environmental planning

Question 12

Which of the following is true concerning an organisation's stated objectives?

Accepted Answer

A) They issue identical objectives to all constituents. 
B) Organisations typically have internal and external sets of objectives. 
C) They may issue different objectives to stockholders, customers, employees and the public. 
D) It is illegal to issue conflicting stated objectives. 
E) Stated objectives are usually in line with short-term actions. 
A) They issue identical objectives to all constituents. 
B) Organisations typically have internal and external sets of objectives. 
C) They may issue different objectives to stockholders, customers, employees and the public. 
D) It is illegal to issue conflicting stated objectives. 
E) Stated objectives are usually in line with short-term actions.

Question 13

In a short essay, discuss traditional goal setting and the problems associated with this type of planning.

Accepted Answer

The central theme in traditional goal se

Question 14

According to the textbook, ________ is the screening of large amounts of information to anticipate and interpret changes in the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) situational scanning 
B) environmental scanning 
C) environmental impact statement 
D) forecasting 
E) benchmarking 
A) situational scanning 
B) environmental scanning 
C) environmental impact statement 
D) forecasting 
E) benchmarking

Question 15

Goals are the foundation of organisational planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a factor that constrains high performance in planning organisations?

Accepted Answer

A) quality 
B) extent 
C) implementation 
D) environment 
E) informality 
A) quality 
B) extent 
C) implementation 
D) environment 
E) informality

Question 17

A ________ plan is a one-time plan designed to meet the needs of a unique situation and created in response to non-programmed decisions that managers make.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Forecasting is critical and most effective when the environment is not changing rapidly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In an uncertain environment, managers want to develop ________ plans.

Accepted Answer

A) general and flexible 
B) specific but flexible 
C) formal 
D) contingency 
E) mini day-to-day 
A) general and flexible 
B) specific but flexible 
C) formal 
D) contingency 
E) mini day-to-day

Question 20

Which of the following is a qualitative 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

All of the following are mentioned in the textbook as characteristics of well-designed goals EXCEPT ________.

How organisations plan is closely related to who does the planning.

A management system in which specific performance goals are jointly determined by employees and their managers is known as ________.

Compared to directional plans, what type of plan has clearly defined objectives?

Real goals are official statements of what an organisation says its goals are.

Anticipating and interpreting changes in the environment is an important activity in modern organisations called environmental scanning.

Plans that specify the details of how the overall objectives are to be achieved are called ________ plans.

In a short essay, define goals and discuss the differences and conflicts that exist between real and stated goals.

According to the textbook, ________ plans are plans that are clearly defined and that leave no room for interpretation.

In a typical MBO program, successful achievement of objectives is reinforced by performance-based rewards.

What are two tools that managers can use to analyse their organisation's environment?

Which of the following is true concerning an organisation's stated objectives?

In a short essay, discuss traditional goal setting and the problems associated with this type of planning.

According to the textbook, ________ is the screening of large amounts of information to anticipate and interpret changes in the environment.

Goals are the foundation of organisational planning.

Which of the following is a factor that constrains high performance in planning organisations?

A ________ plan is a one-time plan designed to meet the needs of a unique situation and created in response to non-programmed decisions that managers make.

Forecasting is critical and most effective when the environment is not changing rapidly.

In an uncertain environment, managers want to develop ________ plans.

Which of the following is a qualitative forecasting technique?

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

All of the following are mentioned in the textbook as characteristics of well-designed goals EXCEPT ________.

How organisations plan is closely related to who does the planning.

A management system in which specific performance goals are jointly determined by employees and their managers is known as ________.

Compared to directional plans, what type of plan has clearly defined objectives?

Real goals are official statements of what an organisation says its goals are.

Anticipating and interpreting changes in the environment is an important activity in modern organisations called environmental scanning.

Plans that specify the details of how the overall objectives are to be achieved are called ________ plans.

In a short essay, define goals and discuss the differences and conflicts that exist between real and stated goals.

According to the textbook, ________ plans are plans that are clearly defined and that leave no room for interpretation.

In a typical MBO program, successful achievement of objectives is reinforced by performance-based rewards.

What are two tools that managers can use to analyse their organisation's environment?

Which of the following is true concerning an organisation's stated objectives?

In a short essay, discuss traditional goal setting and the problems associated with this type of planning.

According to the textbook, ________ is the screening of large amounts of information to anticipate and interpret changes in the environment.

Goals are the foundation of organisational planning.

Which of the following is a factor that constrains high performance in planning organisations?

A ________ plan is a one-time plan designed to meet the needs of a unique situation and created in response to non-programmed decisions that managers make.

Forecasting is critical and most effective when the environment is not changing rapidly.

In an uncertain environment, managers want to develop ________ plans.

Which of the following is a qualitative forecasting technique?

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