Question 1

Unified planning:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensures that plans at all organizational levels are in harmony. 
B)  Means all employees contribute when establishing strategies. 
C)  Prevents coordination among departments. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Ensures that plans at all organizational levels are in harmony. 
B)  Means all employees contribute when establishing strategies. 
C)  Prevents coordination among departments. 
D)  All of the above. A

Question 2

Objectives stimulate motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In order to preserve managerial authority, supervisors should not involve subordinates in setting objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Single-use plans are developed to accomplish a particular purpose and are then discarded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the difference/s between standing plans and single-use plans, and give an example of each type of plan.

Accepted Answer

Standing plans or repeat-use plans are t

Question 6

Which of the managerial functions is planning most related to, and why?

Accepted Answer

Planning is the most closely r

Question 7

The mission of the organization defines the fundamental purpose the organization attempts to serve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Planning how to increase efficiency in production is usually done by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Top managers. 
B)  Middle managers. 
C)  Supervisory managers. 
D)  Nonmanagers. 
A)  Top managers. 
B)  Middle managers. 
C)  Supervisory managers. 
D)  Nonmanagers.

Question 9

Used on highly complex, one-time projects.

Accepted Answer

A)  PERT chart. 
B)  Gantt chart. 
C)  pie chart. 
D)  bar graph. 
A)  PERT chart. 
B)  Gantt chart. 
C)  pie chart. 
D)  bar graph.

Question 10

Unified planning means that all departments should help decide what the plans of the overall organization should be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Objectives that are set too low do not provide a challenge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A ____ is an example of a standing plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  Budget. 
B)  Policy. 
C)  Schedule. 
D)  Program. 
A)  Budget. 
B)  Policy. 
C)  Schedule. 
D)  Program.

Question 13

The first step in the planning process involves organizing and leading.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n) ____ is created when each level of management develops objectives reflecting those of the organizational level above.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchy of management. 
B)  Objective procedure. 
C)  Hierarchy of objectives. 
D)  Management by objectives. 
A)  Hierarchy of management. 
B)  Objective procedure. 
C)  Hierarchy of objectives. 
D)  Management by objectives.

Question 15

As a supervisor, Mark is developing the first step in the planning process for his department.Mark is probably working on the objectives he wants to achieve within his group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Since planning is primarily an intellectual activity, it involves the use of one's human relations skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identifies work stages on a vertical axis and schedule completion dates horizontally.

Accepted Answer

A)  PERT chart. 
B)  Gantt Chart. 
C)  Pie chart. 
D)  Bar chart. 
A)  PERT chart. 
B)  Gantt Chart. 
C)  Pie chart. 
D)  Bar chart.

Question 18

Many managers neglect planning to focus on present work problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Scenario planning has a short-term focus and is typically associated with planning at the supervisory level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A rule is stronger than a policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Unified planning:

Objectives stimulate motivation.

In order to preserve managerial authority, supervisors should not involve subordinates in setting objectives.

Single-use plans are developed to accomplish a particular purpose and are then discarded.

Describe the difference/s between standing plans and single-use plans, and give an example of each type of plan.

Which of the managerial functions is planning most related to, and why?

The mission of the organization defines the fundamental purpose the organization attempts to serve.

Planning how to increase efficiency in production is usually done by:

Used on highly complex, one-time projects.

Unified planning means that all departments should help decide what the plans of the overall organization should be.

Objectives that are set too low do not provide a challenge.

A ____ is an example of a standing plan.

The first step in the planning process involves organizing and leading.

A(n) ____ is created when each level of management develops objectives reflecting those of the organizational level above.

As a supervisor, Mark is developing the first step in the planning process for his department.Mark is probably working on the objectives he wants to achieve within his group.

Since planning is primarily an intellectual activity, it involves the use of one's human relations skills.

Identifies work stages on a vertical axis and schedule completion dates horizontally.

Many managers neglect planning to focus on present work problems.

Scenario planning has a short-term focus and is typically associated with planning at the supervisory level.

A rule is stronger than a policy.

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

Selecting, Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

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Exam 2: Fundamentals of Planning

Unified planning:

Objectives stimulate motivation.

In order to preserve managerial authority, supervisors should not involve subordinates in setting objectives.

Single-use plans are developed to accomplish a particular purpose and are then discarded.

Describe the difference/s between standing plans and single-use plans, and give an example of each type of plan.

Which of the managerial functions is planning most related to, and why?

The mission of the organization defines the fundamental purpose the organization attempts to serve.

Planning how to increase efficiency in production is usually done by:

Used on highly complex, one-time projects.

Unified planning means that all departments should help decide what the plans of the overall organization should be.

Objectives that are set too low do not provide a challenge.

A ____ is an example of a standing plan.

The first step in the planning process involves organizing and leading.

A(n) ____ is created when each level of management develops objectives reflecting those of the organizational level above.

As a supervisor, Mark is developing the first step in the planning process for his department.Mark is probably working on the objectives he wants to achieve within his group.

Since planning is primarily an intellectual activity, it involves the use of one's human relations skills.

Identifies work stages on a vertical axis and schedule completion dates horizontally.

Many managers neglect planning to focus on present work problems.

Scenario planning has a short-term focus and is typically associated with planning at the supervisory level.

A rule is stronger than a policy.

Supervisory Management Roles and Challenges

Decision Making, Problem Solving, and Ethics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Delegating Authority and Empowering Employees

Communication

Motivation

Leadership

Group Development and Team Building

Meetings and Facilitation Skills

Coaching for Higher Performance

Managing Conflict, Stress, and Time

Exercising Control

Controlling Productivity, Quality and Safety

Selecting, Appraising and Disciplining Employees

The Supervisor, Labor Relations, and Legal Issues

Filters