Question 1

Effort expended in one performance area frequently affects another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A(n) _____ is a network with broad goals at the top level of the organization and narrower goals for individual divisions, departments, or employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  unified plan 
B)  organizational planning body 
C)  management hierarchy 
D)  hierarchy of objectives 
A)  unified plan 
B)  organizational planning body 
C)  management hierarchy 
D)  hierarchy of objectives D

Question 3

Policies are always required to be written, otherwise they are not considered as policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is true of planning at different management levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Top managers are more involved in strategic planning. 
B)  Planning done at the supervisory level is more complex and involves a higher degree of uncertainty than planning done at other management levels. 
C)  Middle managers are involved in long-term planning, and they plan for 5 or more years. 
D)  Supervisors plan the growth rate of the organization. 
A)  Top managers are more involved in strategic planning. 
B)  Planning done at the supervisory level is more complex and involves a higher degree of uncertainty than planning done at other management levels. 
C)  Middle managers are involved in long-term planning, and they plan for 5 or more years. 
D)  Supervisors plan the growth rate of the organization.

Question 5

Why do managers neglect planning?

Accepted Answer

Thinking is often more difficult than do

Question 6

Top managers are more involved in operational planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Planning is most closely related to the management function of:

Accepted Answer

A)  financing. 
B)  accounting. 
C)  implementing. 
D)  controlling. 
A)  financing. 
B)  accounting. 
C)  implementing. 
D)  controlling.

Question 9

A Gantt chart is a scheduling technique that shows how various activities involved in the job depend on each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ are the purposes, goals, and desired results for the organization and its parts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rules 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Procedures 
D)  Norms 
A)  Rules 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Procedures 
D)  Norms

Question 11

A program is a type of standing plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Planning is most closely relat

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Employees who violate an organizational mandate which states that "Employees who violate the no-smoking rule are automatically discharged" are going against an organizational:

Accepted Answer

A)  rule. 
B)  procedure. 
C)  policy. 
D)  objective. 
A)  rule. 
B)  procedure. 
C)  policy. 
D)  objective.

Question 15

Which of the following types of plans is often discarded after use?

Accepted Answer

A)  A standing plan 
B)  A policy 
C)  A procedure 
D)  A budget 
A)  A standing plan 
B)  A policy 
C)  A procedure 
D)  A budget

Question 16

Implementation and evaluation of goals do not form a part of planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A budget is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a standing plan. 
B)  a policy. 
C)  a single-use plan. 
D)  a repeat-use plan. 
A)  a standing plan. 
B)  a policy. 
C)  a single-use plan. 
D)  a repeat-use plan.

Question 18

Planning essentially means forward looking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

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

Effort expended in one performance area frequently affects another.

A(n) _____ is a network with broad goals at the top level of the organization and narrower goals for individual divisions, departments, or employees.

Policies are always required to be written, otherwise they are not considered as policies.

Which of the following is true of planning at different management levels?

Why do managers neglect planning?

Top managers are more involved in operational planning.

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

Planning is most closely related to the management function of:

A Gantt chart is a scheduling technique that shows how various activities involved in the job depend on each other.

_____ are the purposes, goals, and desired results for the organization and its parts.

A program is a type of standing plan.

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

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

Employees who violate an organizational mandate which states that "Employees who violate the no-smoking rule are automatically discharged" are going against an organizational:

Which of the following types of plans is often discarded after use?

Implementation and evaluation of goals do not form a part of planning.

A budget is:

Planning essentially means forward looking.

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.

A _____ is an example of a standing plan.

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

Effort expended in one performance area frequently affects another.

A(n) _____ is a network with broad goals at the top level of the organization and narrower goals for individual divisions, departments, or employees.

Policies are always required to be written, otherwise they are not considered as policies.

Which of the following is true of planning at different management levels?

Why do managers neglect planning?

Top managers are more involved in operational planning.

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

Planning is most closely related to the management function of:

A Gantt chart is a scheduling technique that shows how various activities involved in the job depend on each other.

_____ are the purposes, goals, and desired results for the organization and its parts.

A program is a type of standing plan.

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

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

Employees who violate an organizational mandate which states that "Employees who violate the no-smoking rule are automatically discharged" are going against an organizational:

Which of the following types of plans is often discarded after use?

Implementation and evaluation of goals do not form a part of planning.

A budget is:

Planning essentially means forward looking.

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.

A _____ is an example of a standing plan.

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