Question 1

Planning always involves assessing present conditions and making only short term goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An organization's _____ defines the purpose the organization serves and identifies its services, products, and customers.

Accepted Answer

A)  mission 
B)  norm 
C)  code 
D)  patent 
A)  mission 
B)  norm 
C)  code 
D)  patent

Question 3

_____ are what you want to accomplish-the focus toward which plans are aimed.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Anticipating alternative future situations and developing courses of action for each alternative is referred to as _____ planning.

Accepted Answer

A)  scenario 
B)  operational 
C)  diverse 
D)  institutional 
A)  scenario 
B)  operational 
C)  diverse 
D)  institutional

Question 5

Making job assignments is a part of the planning carried out by supervisors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Once objectives have been set, it is necessary for supervisors to follow-up by having progress discussions with employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Contingency planning means:

Accepted Answer

A)  allotting more time for problem-solving. 
B)  thinking in advance about possible problems and having anticipated solutions. 
C)  solving problems after they happen with the best possible solution. 
D)  comparing current productivity levels with desired productivity levels and planning strategies to achieve desired results. 
A)  allotting more time for problem-solving. 
B)  thinking in advance about possible problems and having anticipated solutions. 
C)  solving problems after they happen with the best possible solution. 
D)  comparing current productivity levels with desired productivity levels and planning strategies to achieve desired results.

Question 8

A rule is a single use plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A rule is stronger than a policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  top managers. 
B)  middle managers. 
C)  supervisory managers. 
D)  intermediate managers. 
A)  top managers. 
B)  middle managers. 
C)  supervisory managers. 
D)  intermediate managers.

Question 11

What is the importance of setting objectives?

Accepted Answer

Objectives are crucial to effective plan

Planning always involves assessing present conditions and making only short term goals.

An organization's _____ defines the purpose the organization serves and identifies its services, products, and customers.

_____ are what you want to accomplish-the focus toward which plans are aimed.

Anticipating alternative future situations and developing courses of action for each alternative is referred to as _____ planning.

Making job assignments is a part of the planning carried out by supervisors.

Once objectives have been set, it is necessary for supervisors to follow-up by having progress discussions with employees.

Contingency planning means:

A rule is a single use plan.

A rule is stronger than a policy.

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

What is the importance of setting objectives?

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 always involves assessing present conditions and making only short term goals.

An organization's _____ defines the purpose the organization serves and identifies its services, products, and customers.

_____ are what you want to accomplish-the focus toward which plans are aimed.

Anticipating alternative future situations and developing courses of action for each alternative is referred to as _____ planning.

Making job assignments is a part of the planning carried out by supervisors.

Once objectives have been set, it is necessary for supervisors to follow-up by having progress discussions with employees.

Contingency planning means:

A rule is a single use plan.

A rule is stronger than a policy.

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

What is the importance of setting objectives?

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