Question 1

In studies in which formal planning did not lead to higher performance, ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  management's execution of the plans was most often the reason for failure 
B)  employees' implementation of the plans was the primary reason for failure 
C)  the external environment often was the reason 
D)  lack of communication was most often the reason for failure 
A)  management's execution of the plans was most often the reason for failure 
B)  employees' implementation of the plans was the primary reason for failure 
C)  the external environment often was the reason 
D)  lack of communication was most often the reason for failure

Question 2

list and discuss the four reasons for planning.

Accepted Answer

a. Planning establishes coordinated effo

Question 3

Studies of performance in organizations that plan have reached ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  generally positive conclusions regarding the benefits of planning 
B)  generally negative conclusions regarding the benefits of planning 
C)  somewhat negative conclusions regarding the benefits of planning 
D)  generally mixed conclusions regarding the benefits of planning 
A)  generally positive conclusions regarding the benefits of planning 
B)  generally negative conclusions regarding the benefits of planning 
C)  somewhat negative conclusions regarding the benefits of planning 
D)  generally mixed conclusions regarding the benefits of planning

Question 4

Strategic plans tend to cover a longer period of time than operational goals and also ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cover a more narrow view of the organization 
B)  cover the financial projections of the planning period 
C)  include an estimate of the profits that the stockholder can anticipate as dividends 
D)  cover a broader view of the organization 
A)  cover a more narrow view of the organization 
B)  cover the financial projections of the planning period 
C)  include an estimate of the profits that the stockholder can anticipate as dividends 
D)  cover a broader view of the organization

Question 5

Most companies' goals can be classified as either strategic or financial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In times of dynamic environmental change, well- defined and precisely developed action plans enhance organizational performance.

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

list and discuss six characteristics of well- designed goals.

Accepted Answer

(1) A well- designed goal should be writ

Question 9

Planning provides direction to managers and nonmanagers alike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why does the persistence in planning efforts contribute to significant performance improvement?

Accepted Answer

A)  If managers wear down the employees enough, their performance will improve. 
B)  Managers discover that their focus should be on the future instead of present. 
C)  The quality of managers' planning improves when they continue to do it. 
D)  After so many tries, managers have to hit on a success. 
A)  If managers wear down the employees enough, their performance will improve. 
B)  Managers discover that their focus should be on the future instead of present. 
C)  The quality of managers' planning improves when they continue to do it. 
D)  After so many tries, managers have to hit on a success.

Question 11

define the following types of plans: strategic plans, operational plans, long- term plans, short- term plans, specific plans, directional plans, single- use plans, and standing plans.

Accepted Answer

Strategic plans are plans that apply to

Question 12

Retail Planning (Scenario)
Tarek is president and CEO of a retail chain that is about to begin operations in numerous major cities across the Arab region. The stores will sell home furnishings that are considered moderately priced for the average- income buyer. During the last few months he has been working to lay out directions for the managers of the stores. Tarek and his vice presidents have decided that each store should have sales equal to or greater than $100 per square meter per day. To attract an adequate number of customers, the store should be well maintained both inside and out.
-The statement that all stores should be well maintained both inside and out is an example of a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stated goal 
B)  specific plan 
C)  real goal 
D)  directional plan 
A)  stated goal 
B)  specific plan 
C)  real goal 
D)  directional plan

Question 13

Plans are documents that outline how goals are going to be met and___________ _ .

Accepted Answer

A)  identify how much capital is required to complete the goals 
B)  define which department has what responsibilities needed to accomplish the goals 
C)  tell what materials and processes are necessary to fulfill the goals 
D)  describe resource allocations, schedules, and other necessary actions to accomplish the goals 
A)  identify how much capital is required to complete the goals 
B)  define which department has what responsibilities needed to accomplish the goals 
C)  tell what materials and processes are necessary to fulfill the goals 
D)  describe resource allocations, schedules, and other necessary actions to accomplish the goals

Question 14

Directional plans ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  last for 3- 5 years 
B)  meet the needs of a unique situation 
C)  have clearly defined objectives 
D)  identify general guidelines 
A)  last for 3- 5 years 
B)  meet the needs of a unique situation 
C)  have clearly defined objectives 
D)  identify general guidelines

Question 15

An integrated network of goals is sometimes called a means- end chain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Retail Planning (Scenario)
Tarek is president and CEO of a retail chain that is about to begin operations in numerous major cities across the Arab region. The stores will sell home furnishings that are considered moderately priced for the average- income buyer. During the last few months he has been working to lay out directions for the managers of the stores. Tarek and his vice presidents have decided that each store should have sales equal to or greater than $100 per square meter per day. To attract an adequate number of customers, the store should be well maintained both inside and out.
-The statement that each store should have sales equal to or greater than $100 per square meter per day is an example of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a specific plan 
B)  management by objectives 
C)  a directional plan 
D)  a goal 
A)  a specific plan 
B)  management by objectives 
C)  a directional plan 
D)  a goal

Question 17

The more the current plans affect future commitments, the longer the time frame for which managers should plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In formal planning___________, .

Accepted Answer

A)  general goals are developed and not written 
B)  specific goals covering a period of years are defined 
C)  general goals covering an unspecified period of years are defined 
D)  specific goals are developed and not written 
A)  general goals are developed and not written 
B)  specific goals covering a period of years are defined 
C)  general goals covering an unspecified period of years are defined 
D)  specific goals are developed and not written

Question 19

A- Z Planning (Scenario)
Organizations ABC and XYZ are both in the same industry and compete for the same set of customers in the marketplace. At ABC, the plans are made at the top level of management each year and then are formulated for and announced to each of the mid- level and first- level managers. At XYZ, the plans are made at the top, and then those managers meet with their subordinates at the next level and mutually agreed- to goals are established with them. The mid- level managers then meet with their first- level managers and mutually agreed- to goals are established with them. Finally, the first- level managers meet with each of their employees and mutually agreed- to goals are established with them.
-Assuming XYZ's hierarchy of goals is clearly defined, the result is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  management by objectives 
B)  formal planning department 
C)  unity of command 
D)  a means- end chain 
A)  management by objectives 
B)  formal planning department 
C)  unity of command 
D)  a means- end chain

Question 20

A good understanding of the concept of "Qadar" should lead to no planning for the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In studies in which formal planning did not lead to higher performance, ____________.

list and discuss the four reasons for planning.

Studies of performance in organizations that plan have reached ___________.

Strategic plans tend to cover a longer period of time than operational goals and also ___________.

Most companies' goals can be classified as either strategic or financial.

In times of dynamic environmental change, well- defined and precisely developed action plans enhance organizational performance.

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

list and discuss six characteristics of well- designed goals.

Planning provides direction to managers and nonmanagers alike.

Why does the persistence in planning efforts contribute to significant performance improvement?

define the following types of plans: strategic plans, operational plans, long- term plans, short- term plans, specific plans, directional plans, single- use plans, and standing plans.

Plans are documents that outline how goals are going to be met and___________ _ .

Directional plans ___________.

An integrated network of goals is sometimes called a means- end chain.

The more the current plans affect future commitments, the longer the time frame for which managers should plan.

In formal planning___________, .

A good understanding of the concept of "Qadar" should lead to no planning for the future.

Introduction to Management and Organisations

Management History

Organisational Culture and Environment

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision-Makers

Strategic Management

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Introduction to Controlling

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Exam 7: Foundations of Planning

In studies in which formal planning did not lead to higher performance, ____________.

list and discuss the four reasons for planning.

Studies of performance in organizations that plan have reached ___________.

Strategic plans tend to cover a longer period of time than operational goals and also ___________.

Most companies' goals can be classified as either strategic or financial.

In times of dynamic environmental change, well- defined and precisely developed action plans enhance organizational performance.

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

list and discuss six characteristics of well- designed goals.

Planning provides direction to managers and nonmanagers alike.

Why does the persistence in planning efforts contribute to significant performance improvement?

define the following types of plans: strategic plans, operational plans, long- term plans, short- term plans, specific plans, directional plans, single- use plans, and standing plans.

Plans are documents that outline how goals are going to be met and___________ _ .

Directional plans ___________.

An integrated network of goals is sometimes called a means- end chain.

The more the current plans affect future commitments, the longer the time frame for which managers should plan.

In formal planning___________, .

A good understanding of the concept of "Qadar" should lead to no planning for the future.

Introduction to Management and Organisations

Management History

Organisational Culture and Environment

Managing in a Global Environment

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

Managers As Decision-Makers

Strategic Management

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Managing Change and Innovation

Understanding Individual Behaviour

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Introduction to Controlling

Managing Operations

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