Question 1

Procedures related to hiring and firing are also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Standing plan 
B)  Policy 
C)  Standard operating procedure 
D)  Both A and C are correct 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Standing plan 
B)  Policy 
C)  Standard operating procedure 
D)  Both A and C are correct 
E)  None of the above answers are correct D

Question 2

Managers with this style are task focused but have higher tolerance for ambiguity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Analytic 
B)  Directive 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Conceptual 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Analytic 
B)  Directive 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Conceptual 
E)  None of the above answers are correct A

Question 3

Which model includes a concept of satisficing or a decision that is good enough?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rational model 
B)  Bounded-Rationality model 
C)  Political model 
D)  Strategic model 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Rational model 
B)  Bounded-Rationality model 
C)  Political model 
D)  Strategic model 
E)  None of the above answers are correct B

Question 4

External stakeholders include employees, teams, and departments/units within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Planning is both outcome as well as process focused.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which is item below is not a part of the planning process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change management control 
B)  Goal development 
C)  Monitoring and evaluation of progress 
D)  Action steps to implement goals 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Change management control 
B)  Goal development 
C)  Monitoring and evaluation of progress 
D)  Action steps to implement goals 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 7

The organization's aspirations are communicated via the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tactical plan 
B)  Operational plan 
C)  Mission statement 
D)  Vision statement 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Tactical plan 
B)  Operational plan 
C)  Mission statement 
D)  Vision statement 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 8

Which of the following serve as the starting point for the strategic planning process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Matrix, vision, goals 
B)  Mission, vision, values 
C)  Objectives, plans, measurement 
D)  S.M.A.R.T.E.R. operations plan 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Matrix, vision, goals 
B)  Mission, vision, values 
C)  Objectives, plans, measurement 
D)  S.M.A.R.T.E.R. operations plan 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 9

Managers with this style tend to gather information and ideas from multiple sources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Analytic 
B)  Directive 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Conceptual 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Analytic 
B)  Directive 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Conceptual 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 10

Only top management in organizations participate in the planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true about short-term goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Might require several years 
B)  Is sometimes noted by the term objectives 
C)  Generally accomplished in 5 years 
D)  They do not have a time dimension 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Might require several years 
B)  Is sometimes noted by the term objectives 
C)  Generally accomplished in 5 years 
D)  They do not have a time dimension 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 12

The SWOT tool is used to assess organizational internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external threats and opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct association between decision types and characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Programmed decisions | Spontaneous and unstructured 
B)  Nonprogrammed decisions | Project plans and policies 
C)  Programmed decisions | Made relatively quickly 
D)  Nonprogrammed decisions | Less risky and have minimal impact 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Programmed decisions | Spontaneous and unstructured 
B)  Nonprogrammed decisions | Project plans and policies 
C)  Programmed decisions | Made relatively quickly 
D)  Nonprogrammed decisions | Less risky and have minimal impact 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 14

Managers with this style focus on the well-being of the organization and those working in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Analytic 
B)  Directive 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Conceptual 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Analytic 
B)  Directive 
C)  Behavioral 
D)  Conceptual 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 15

This goal-setting approach seeks to align employees and organizational goals to maximize performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Management by Objectives 
B)  S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals 
C)  Plan Do Study Activity 
D)  Failure Modes Effects Analysis 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Management by Objectives 
B)  S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals 
C)  Plan Do Study Activity 
D)  Failure Modes Effects Analysis 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 16

Tactical Plans have longer timeframes than strategic plans as they are more comprehensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Tactical decisions affect the entire organization and are significant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following terms describes a guideline or rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Procedure 
B)  Plan 
C)  Policy 
D)  Standard operating procedure 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Procedure 
B)  Plan 
C)  Policy 
D)  Standard operating procedure 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 19

Which of the following are an example of single-use plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standing plan 
B)  Budget 
C)  Standard operating procedure 
D)  Manual 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Standing plan 
B)  Budget 
C)  Standard operating procedure 
D)  Manual 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Question 20

Which of the following is a step-by-step approach to decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rational model 
B)  Administrative model 
C)  Political model 
D)  Strategic model 
E)  None of the above answers are correct 
A)  Rational model 
B)  Administrative model 
C)  Political model 
D)  Strategic model 
E)  None of the above answers are correct

Procedures related to hiring and firing are also known as:

Managers with this style are task focused but have higher tolerance for ambiguity.

Which model includes a concept of satisficing or a decision that is good enough?

External stakeholders include employees, teams, and departments/units within an organization.

Planning is both outcome as well as process focused.

Which is item below is not a part of the planning process?

The organization's aspirations are communicated via the:

Which of the following serve as the starting point for the strategic planning process?

Managers with this style tend to gather information and ideas from multiple sources.

Only top management in organizations participate in the planning process.

Which of the following is true about short-term goals?

The SWOT tool is used to assess organizational internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external threats and opportunities.

Which of the following is a correct association between decision types and characteristics?

Managers with this style focus on the well-being of the organization and those working in the organization.

This goal-setting approach seeks to align employees and organizational goals to maximize performance.

Tactical Plans have longer timeframes than strategic plans as they are more comprehensive.

Tactical decisions affect the entire organization and are significant.

Which of the following terms describes a guideline or rule?

Which of the following are an example of single-use plans?

Which of the following is a step-by-step approach to decision-making?

Public Health Today and Tomorrow

Key Public Health Organizations

Fundamentals of Management for Public Health

Organizing and Managing Change in Public Health Organizations

Staffing Public Health Organizations

Human Resources Development and Engagement in Public Health

Organizational Dynamics for Public Health Managers

Coordinating and Leading Public Health Organization

Controlling and Budgeting in Public Health Organizations

Ethics for Public Health Managers and Workforce Diversity

Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Response

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Exam 4: Planning and Decision Making in Public Health Organizations

Procedures related to hiring and firing are also known as:

Managers with this style are task focused but have higher tolerance for ambiguity.

Which model includes a concept of satisficing or a decision that is good enough?

External stakeholders include employees, teams, and departments/units within an organization.

Planning is both outcome as well as process focused.

Which is item below is not a part of the planning process?

The organization's aspirations are communicated via the:

Which of the following serve as the starting point for the strategic planning process?

Managers with this style tend to gather information and ideas from multiple sources.

Only top management in organizations participate in the planning process.

Which of the following is true about short-term goals?

The SWOT tool is used to assess organizational internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external threats and opportunities.

Which of the following is a correct association between decision types and characteristics?

Managers with this style focus on the well-being of the organization and those working in the organization.

This goal-setting approach seeks to align employees and organizational goals to maximize performance.

Tactical Plans have longer timeframes than strategic plans as they are more comprehensive.

Tactical decisions affect the entire organization and are significant.

Which of the following terms describes a guideline or rule?

Which of the following are an example of single-use plans?

Which of the following is a step-by-step approach to decision-making?

Public Health Today and Tomorrow

Key Public Health Organizations

Fundamentals of Management for Public Health

Organizing and Managing Change in Public Health Organizations

Staffing Public Health Organizations

Human Resources Development and Engagement in Public Health

Organizational Dynamics for Public Health Managers

Coordinating and Leading Public Health Organization

Controlling and Budgeting in Public Health Organizations

Ethics for Public Health Managers and Workforce Diversity

Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Response

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