Question 1

Planning is most closely related to organizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The planning done by top managers is narrower in scope than the planning done at the supervisory level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is the third step in planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitoring the plan's implementation 
B)  Setting an objective or goal 
C)  Identifying and assessing present and future conditions affecting the objective 
D)  Developing a systematic approach to achieve the objective 
A)  Monitoring the plan's implementation 
B)  Setting an objective or goal 
C)  Identifying and assessing present and future conditions affecting the objective 
D)  Developing a systematic approach to achieve the objective

Question 4

The critical path is the series of scheduled activities that require the shortest period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is contingency planning, and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

Contingency planning means thinking in a

Question 6

Effective managers never make assumptions about the future while planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Planning involves the use of administrative skills only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Unified planning:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensures that plans at all organizational levels are in harmony. 
B)  is planning done by an organization along with its competitors in order to ensure equal market shares. 
C)  inhibits coordination among departments. 
D)  promotes competition between departments. 
A)  ensures that plans at all organizational levels are in harmony. 
B)  is planning done by an organization along with its competitors in order to ensure equal market shares. 
C)  inhibits coordination among departments. 
D)  promotes competition between departments.

Question 9

The first step in planning is setting an objective or goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Standing plans are also known as repeat-use plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Planning at the higher level generally is less complex and involves less uncertainty than planning at supervisory levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A _____ outlines the steps to be performed when a particular course of action is taken.

Accepted Answer

A)  rule 
B)  procedure 
C)  budget 
D)  policy 
A)  rule 
B)  procedure 
C)  budget 
D)  policy

Question 13

Which of the following is true of guidelines to be followed while setting objectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers should not involve employees in setting objectives. 
B)  The objective "to have good quality" is an example of a good objective. 
C)  Objectives should be as broad and ambiguous as possible. 
D)  The key performance areas should be selected for setting objectives. 
A)  Managers should not involve employees in setting objectives. 
B)  The objective "to have good quality" is an example of a good objective. 
C)  Objectives should be as broad and ambiguous as possible. 
D)  The key performance areas should be selected for setting objectives.

Question 14

A _____ is a guide to decision making-a way to provide consistency among decision makers.

Accepted Answer

A)  patent 
B)  policy 
C)  trademark 
D)  project 
A)  patent 
B)  policy 
C)  trademark 
D)  project

Question 15

The type of planning that is usually done by top management and is for a period of five years or more into the future, is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  operational planning. 
B)  short-term planning. 
C)  strategic planning. 
D)  intermediate planning. 
A)  operational planning. 
B)  short-term planning. 
C)  strategic planning. 
D)  intermediate planning.

Question 16

Supervisors are involved with short-term planning that usually spans a timeframe of one day to six months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It is always advisable for managers to solve problems as they arise rather than to spend working hours making long term plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain how planning differs at top, middle, and supervisory management levels.

Accepted Answer

Management planning differs according to

Question 19

_____ are inflexible and must be obeyed.

Accepted Answer

A)  Policies 
B)  Strategies 
C)  Rules 
D)  Projects 
A)  Policies 
B)  Strategies 
C)  Rules 
D)  Projects

Question 20

A program is a large-scale plan that involves a mix of objectives, policies, rules, and smaller projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Planning is most closely related to organizing.

The planning done by top managers is narrower in scope than the planning done at the supervisory level.

Which of the following is the third step in planning?

The critical path is the series of scheduled activities that require the shortest period of time.

What is contingency planning, and why is it important?

Effective managers never make assumptions about the future while planning.

Planning involves the use of administrative skills only.

Unified planning:

The first step in planning is setting an objective or goal.

Standing plans are also known as repeat-use plans.

Planning at the higher level generally is less complex and involves less uncertainty than planning at supervisory levels.

A _____ outlines the steps to be performed when a particular course of action is taken.

Which of the following is true of guidelines to be followed while setting objectives?

A _____ is a guide to decision making-a way to provide consistency among decision makers.

The type of planning that is usually done by top management and is for a period of five years or more into the future, is known as:

Supervisors are involved with short-term planning that usually spans a timeframe of one day to six months.

It is always advisable for managers to solve problems as they arise rather than to spend working hours making long term plans.

Explain how planning differs at top, middle, and supervisory management levels.

_____ are inflexible and must be obeyed.

A program is a large-scale plan that involves a mix of objectives, policies, rules, and smaller projects.

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

Planning is most closely related to organizing.

The planning done by top managers is narrower in scope than the planning done at the supervisory level.

Which of the following is the third step in planning?

The critical path is the series of scheduled activities that require the shortest period of time.

What is contingency planning, and why is it important?

Effective managers never make assumptions about the future while planning.

Planning involves the use of administrative skills only.

Unified planning:

The first step in planning is setting an objective or goal.

Standing plans are also known as repeat-use plans.

Planning at the higher level generally is less complex and involves less uncertainty than planning at supervisory levels.

A _____ outlines the steps to be performed when a particular course of action is taken.

Which of the following is true of guidelines to be followed while setting objectives?

A _____ is a guide to decision making-a way to provide consistency among decision makers.

The type of planning that is usually done by top management and is for a period of five years or more into the future, is known as:

Supervisors are involved with short-term planning that usually spans a timeframe of one day to six months.

It is always advisable for managers to solve problems as they arise rather than to spend working hours making long term plans.

Explain how planning differs at top, middle, and supervisory management levels.

_____ are inflexible and must be obeyed.

A program is a large-scale plan that involves a mix of objectives, policies, rules, and smaller projects.

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