Question 1

When developing their own set of objectives in the MBO process, employees should make sure objectives are broad and easily achievable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Planning involves asking the who, when, where, why, and how questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Supervisory-level objectives are typically more specific than organizational objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A _____ is a standing plan that defines the sequence of activities to be performed to achieve objectives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Procedure. 
B)  Method. 
C)  Policy. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Procedure. 
B)  Method. 
C)  Policy. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 5

Objectives are usually stated in terms of what is to be accomplished and:

Accepted Answer

A)  Why the task needs to occur. 
B)  When the task needs to be completed. 
C)  Who should be chosen to carry out the task. 
D)  How employees should go about accomplishing it. 
A)  Why the task needs to occur. 
B)  When the task needs to be completed. 
C)  Who should be chosen to carry out the task. 
D)  How employees should go about accomplishing it.

Question 6

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is devoted to reducing and preventing injuries and accidents in municipal buildings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How can a well thought-out mission or vision statement be helpful to an organization undergoing a crisis?

Accepted Answer

Mission and vision statements focus on a

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning planning is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning should come before all other managerial functions. 
B)  Good plans guarantee good results. 
C)  Supervisors should conduct planning activities every day. 
D)  Planning involves anticipating future problems and opportunities. 
A)  Planning should come before all other managerial functions. 
B)  Good plans guarantee good results. 
C)  Supervisors should conduct planning activities every day. 
D)  Planning involves anticipating future problems and opportunities.

Question 9

How are procedures and methods similar? How are procedures and methods different?

Accepted Answer

Both procedures and methods ar

Question 10

Supervisors are responsible for allocating space and managing physical resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Raul comes to work every day from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. He works an additional four hours every day when it is convenient. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Flextime. 
B)  Job sharing. 
C)  Part-time work. 
D)  Telecommuting. 
A)  Flextime. 
B)  Job sharing. 
C)  Part-time work. 
D)  Telecommuting.

Question 12

If an organization is run effectively, it will never face a "crisis situation."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Organizations use the MBO process for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  MBO is results oriented. 
B)  MBO motivates employees. 
C)  MBO provides a sound means of appraising employees. 
D)  MBO does not require thorough planning. 
A)  MBO is results oriented. 
B)  MBO motivates employees. 
C)  MBO provides a sound means of appraising employees. 
D)  MBO does not require thorough planning.

Question 14

"Employees are prohibited from smoking at their workstations" is an example of a rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Management by objectives (MBO) is a management approach in which managers, supervisors, and employees jointly set objectives against which performance is later evaluated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Planning at the supervisory level of an organization tends to be more detailed than planning that occurs at top levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ is a leading cause of accidents in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor attitudes. 
B)  Faulty tools and equipment. 
C)  Unethical decision making. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Poor attitudes. 
B)  Faulty tools and equipment. 
C)  Unethical decision making. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 18

Once the organization has developed its objectives it should move forward by creating goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The more latitude given to a supervisor, the better the department will function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The process of creating objectives and making choices that will allow an organization to achieve its long- and short-term goals is called strategic planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When developing their own set of objectives in the MBO process, employees should make sure objectives are broad and easily achievable.

Planning involves asking the who, when, where, why, and how questions.

Supervisory-level objectives are typically more specific than organizational objectives.

A _____ is a standing plan that defines the sequence of activities to be performed to achieve objectives.

Objectives are usually stated in terms of what is to be accomplished and:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is devoted to reducing and preventing injuries and accidents in municipal buildings.

How can a well thought-out mission or vision statement be helpful to an organization undergoing a crisis?

Which of the following statements concerning planning is INCORRECT?

How are procedures and methods similar? How are procedures and methods different?

Supervisors are responsible for allocating space and managing physical resources.

Raul comes to work every day from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. He works an additional four hours every day when it is convenient. This is an example of:

If an organization is run effectively, it will never face a "crisis situation."

Organizations use the MBO process for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:

"Employees are prohibited from smoking at their workstations" is an example of a rule.

Management by objectives (MBO) is a management approach in which managers, supervisors, and employees jointly set objectives against which performance is later evaluated.

Planning at the supervisory level of an organization tends to be more detailed than planning that occurs at top levels.

_____ is a leading cause of accidents in the workplace.

Once the organization has developed its objectives it should move forward by creating goals.

The more latitude given to a supervisor, the better the department will function.

The process of creating objectives and making choices that will allow an organization to achieve its long- and short-term goals is called strategic planning.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 7: Supervisory Planning

When developing their own set of objectives in the MBO process, employees should make sure objectives are broad and easily achievable.

Planning involves asking the who, when, where, why, and how questions.

Supervisory-level objectives are typically more specific than organizational objectives.

A _____ is a standing plan that defines the sequence of activities to be performed to achieve objectives.

Objectives are usually stated in terms of what is to be accomplished and:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is devoted to reducing and preventing injuries and accidents in municipal buildings.

How can a well thought-out mission or vision statement be helpful to an organization undergoing a crisis?

Which of the following statements concerning planning is INCORRECT?

How are procedures and methods similar? How are procedures and methods different?

Supervisors are responsible for allocating space and managing physical resources.

Raul comes to work every day from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. He works an additional four hours every day when it is convenient. This is an example of:

If an organization is run effectively, it will never face a "crisis situation."

Organizations use the MBO process for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT:

"Employees are prohibited from smoking at their workstations" is an example of a rule.

Management by objectives (MBO) is a management approach in which managers, supervisors, and employees jointly set objectives against which performance is later evaluated.

Planning at the supervisory level of an organization tends to be more detailed than planning that occurs at top levels.

_____ is a leading cause of accidents in the workplace.

Once the organization has developed its objectives it should move forward by creating goals.

The more latitude given to a supervisor, the better the department will function.

The process of creating objectives and making choices that will allow an organization to achieve its long- and short-term goals is called strategic planning.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

Filters