Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To encourage proper planning in Arab societies, Arab managers need to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rely less on their intuition 
B)  develop a proper understanding of the concept of Qadar 
C)  cautiously implement modern technology 
D)  decrease their exposure to the world 
A)  rely less on their intuition 
B)  develop a proper understanding of the concept of Qadar 
C)  cautiously implement modern technology 
D)  decrease their exposure to the world

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

'Long-term' used to mean anything over three years, but now it means anything over one year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Question 6

Directional plans have clearly defined objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A well-designed goal should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  identifiable to even the first-line supervisors 
B)  specific and within a manageable time frame 
C)  short and very specific about expected outcomes 
D)  written in terms of outcomes rather than actions 
A)  identifiable to even the first-line supervisors 
B)  specific and within a manageable time frame 
C)  short and very specific about expected outcomes 
D)  written in terms of outcomes rather than actions

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When we categorize plans as being directional versus specific, we are categorizing them by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  breadth 
B)  frequency of use 
C)  specificity 
D)  depth 
A)  breadth 
B)  frequency of use 
C)  specificity 
D)  depth

Question 10

In a short essay, define management by objectives (MBO) and list four elements of this type of goal setting.

Accepted Answer

Management by objectives (MBO) is a mana

Question 11

Standing plans are ongoing plans that provide ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stakeholders with identifiable goals that the organization will always strive to achieve 
B)  general directions on how to accomplish an identifiable task 
C)  the stockholders with identifiable goals that the organization will always strive to achieve 
D)  guidance for activities performed repeatedly 
A)  stakeholders with identifiable goals that the organization will always strive to achieve 
B)  general directions on how to accomplish an identifiable task 
C)  the stockholders with identifiable goals that the organization will always strive to achieve 
D)  guidance for activities performed repeatedly

Question 12

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

Question 13

Goals that are too easy to accomplish are not motivating and neither are goals that are not attainable even with exceptional effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In MBO, or 'management by objectives', goals are often less well-defined, giving managers and employees more flexibility to respond to changing conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research indicates that nonplanning organizations always outperform planning organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Goals provide the direction for all management decisions and actions and form the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  criteria against which actual accomplishments are measured 
B)  profit basis that the organizations will accomplish for stockholders 
C)  desired outcomes that the organizational members will achieve 
D)  basis for the sharing of profits with the employees at the end 
A)  criteria against which actual accomplishments are measured 
B)  profit basis that the organizations will accomplish for stockholders 
C)  desired outcomes that the organizational members will achieve 
D)  basis for the sharing of profits with the employees at the end

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

E-Biz Dreams (Scenario)
Raja has just completed a Master of Science degree in computer science at Major University. He now wants to begin a new internet business selling his services as a website maker for companies in his home city. He estimates that, if his business idea is a success, within one year he will be employing at a minimum 10 programmers and 2 analysts.
-To provide the programmers and analysts general guidelines about the efficiencies that are desired, Raja will have to develop what type of plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Directional 
B)  Operational 
C)  Specific 
D)  Strategic 
A)  Directional 
B)  Operational 
C)  Specific 
D)  Strategic

Question 19

With traditional goal setting, the assumption is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  top managers are unfamiliar with setting goals, so lower-level managers are assigned to do the task 
B)  lower-level managers are incapable of setting goals 
C)  top managers know what is best because they see the "big picture" 
D)  lower-level managers understand more of what needs to be accomplished 
A)  top managers are unfamiliar with setting goals, so lower-level managers are assigned to do the task 
B)  lower-level managers are incapable of setting goals 
C)  top managers know what is best because they see the "big picture" 
D)  lower-level managers understand more of what needs to be accomplished

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

To encourage proper planning in Arab societies, Arab managers need to ________.

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

'Long-term' used to mean anything over three years, but now it means anything over one year.

Directional plans have clearly defined objectives.

A well-designed goal should be ________.

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

When we categorize plans as being directional versus specific, we are categorizing them by ________.

In a short essay, define management by objectives (MBO) and list four elements of this type of goal setting.

Standing plans are ongoing plans that provide ________.

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

Goals that are too easy to accomplish are not motivating and neither are goals that are not attainable even with exceptional effort.

In MBO, or 'management by objectives', goals are often less well-defined, giving managers and employees more flexibility to respond to changing conditions.

Research indicates that nonplanning organizations always outperform planning organizations.

Goals provide the direction for all management decisions and actions and form the ________.

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

With traditional goal setting, the assumption is that ________.

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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Exam 7: Foundations of Planning

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

To encourage proper planning in Arab societies, Arab managers need to ________.

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

'Long-term' used to mean anything over three years, but now it means anything over one year.

Directional plans have clearly defined objectives.

A well-designed goal should be ________.

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

When we categorize plans as being directional versus specific, we are categorizing them by ________.

In a short essay, define management by objectives (MBO) and list four elements of this type of goal setting.

Standing plans are ongoing plans that provide ________.

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

Goals that are too easy to accomplish are not motivating and neither are goals that are not attainable even with exceptional effort.

In MBO, or 'management by objectives', goals are often less well-defined, giving managers and employees more flexibility to respond to changing conditions.

Research indicates that nonplanning organizations always outperform planning organizations.

Goals provide the direction for all management decisions and actions and form the ________.

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

With traditional goal setting, the assumption is that ________.

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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