Question 1

Which of the following is true of the traditional approach to planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plans are developed by organizational members at the various levels. 
B)  This approach makes managerial planning thorough, systematic, and coordinated. 
C)  Plans created through this method are seldom written down. 
D)  Formal planning departments are rarely used in this approach. 
A)  Plans are developed by organizational members at the various levels. 
B)  This approach makes managerial planning thorough, systematic, and coordinated. 
C)  Plans created through this method are seldom written down. 
D)  Formal planning departments are rarely used in this approach.

Question 2

Distinguish between the stated and the real goals of an organization.Illustrate the difference with an example.

Accepted Answer

An organization's stated goals are offic

Question 3

In a short essay, define management by objectives (MBO) and list four elements of this type of goal setting.

Accepted Answer

Management by objectives (MBO) is a mana

Question 4

An organization's mission states that it "is committed to reducing its environmental footprint"; but its facilities do not comply with statutory environmental regulations.This is an instance of how ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic goals help shape financial goals 
B)  long-term goals differ from short-term goals 
C)  an organizations stated goals need not be its real goals 
D)  a company's real goals are derived from its mission statement 
A)  strategic goals help shape financial goals 
B)  long-term goals differ from short-term goals 
C)  an organizations stated goals need not be its real goals 
D)  a company's real goals are derived from its mission statement

Question 5

The commitment concept says that plans should extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A ________ is an integrated network of goals in which the accomplishment of goals at one level serves as the means for achieving the goals, or ends, at the next level.

Accepted Answer

A)  reverse pyramid 
B)  means-ends chain 
C)  bottom-up ladder 
D)  process sequence 
A)  reverse pyramid 
B)  means-ends chain 
C)  bottom-up ladder 
D)  process sequence

Question 7

Which of the following reflects the way goals are set in an MBO program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals are not used to measure and control employee performance. 
B)  Goals tend to be broad and directional to encourage interpretation by individual managers. 
C)  Apart from being used to ensure that employees are doing what they are supposed to be doing, goals are used as a motivating tool for employees. 
D)  Goals are set by top level managers and lower level employees implement them based upon their interpretation of these goals. 
A)  Goals are not used to measure and control employee performance. 
B)  Goals tend to be broad and directional to encourage interpretation by individual managers. 
C)  Apart from being used to ensure that employees are doing what they are supposed to be doing, goals are used as a motivating tool for employees. 
D)  Goals are set by top level managers and lower level employees implement them based upon their interpretation of these goals.

Question 8

When is the traditional top-down approach to planning most likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  when lower level employees develop plans 
B)  when the plans focus on developing a large number of plans and carefully documenting them 
C)  when the management avoids the use of a formal planning department 
D)  when plans are developed that can actually be used by organizational members 
A)  when lower level employees develop plans 
B)  when the plans focus on developing a large number of plans and carefully documenting them 
C)  when the management avoids the use of a formal planning department 
D)  when plans are developed that can actually be used by organizational members

Question 9

An organization is in the process of goal setting.It has finished reviewing the organization's mission.What should it do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the goals individually or with input from others 
B)  write down the goals and communicate them to all who need to know 
C)  evaluate available resources 
D)  review results and whether goals are being met 
A)  determine the goals individually or with input from others 
B)  write down the goals and communicate them to all who need to know 
C)  evaluate available resources 
D)  review results and whether goals are being met

Question 10

The commitment concept says that plans should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed 
B)  be done for as long a time period as possible 
C)  be done for as short a time period as possible 
D)  not commit to specifically meeting the goals made when the plans were developed 
A)  extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed 
B)  be done for as long a time period as possible 
C)  be done for as short a time period as possible 
D)  not commit to specifically meeting the goals made when the plans were developed

Question 11

Directional plans are clearly defined and leave no room for interpretation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a short essay, list the three planning contingency factors that influence the choice of plans and illustrate how these factors influence planning.

Accepted Answer

Three contingency factors affect plannin

Question 13

Considering the above information, it can be determined that your plan must be ________, ________, and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  operational; directional; rigid 
B)  informal; unwritten; flexible 
C)  strategic; general; rigid 
D)  strategic; specific; flexible 
A)  operational; directional; rigid 
B)  informal; unwritten; flexible 
C)  strategic; general; rigid 
D)  strategic; specific; flexible

Question 14

Strategic goals focus exclusively on the financial performance of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The above goal constitutes the ________ goal of the company.

Accepted Answer

A)  informal 
B)  operational 
C)  financial 
D)  strategic 
A)  informal 
B)  operational 
C)  financial 
D)  strategic

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of traditional goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional goal setting assumes that employees know best and employs a bottom-up approach of setting organizational goals. 
B)  Evaluation of performance is carried out concurrently with the flow of goals through the organization. 
C)  Goals defined narrowly by top managers need to be made more directional as they flow down through the organization. 
D)  Managers at each level define goals and apply their own interpretations and biases as they make them more specific. 
A)  Traditional goal setting assumes that employees know best and employs a bottom-up approach of setting organizational goals. 
B)  Evaluation of performance is carried out concurrently with the flow of goals through the organization. 
C)  Goals defined narrowly by top managers need to be made more directional as they flow down through the organization. 
D)  Managers at each level define goals and apply their own interpretations and biases as they make them more specific.

Question 17

Which is the first step managers should follow in goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating available resources 
B)  determining goals individually or with input from others 
C)  writing down goals and communicating them to all who need to know 
D)  reviewing the organization's mission 
A)  evaluating available resources 
B)  determining goals individually or with input from others 
C)  writing down goals and communicating them to all who need to know 
D)  reviewing the organization's mission

Question 18

Short-term plans are those covering one year or less.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Studies indicate that doing a good job planning and implementing those plans play a bigger part in high performance than does how much planning is done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A standing plan is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an ongoing plan that provides guidance for activities performed repeatedly 
B)  a plan that stands in place of a preferred plan in case of the failure of the latter 
C)  a one-time plan specifically designed to meet the needs of a unique situation 
D)  a flexible plan that sets out general guidelines for company strategy 
A)  an ongoing plan that provides guidance for activities performed repeatedly 
B)  a plan that stands in place of a preferred plan in case of the failure of the latter 
C)  a one-time plan specifically designed to meet the needs of a unique situation 
D)  a flexible plan that sets out general guidelines for company strategy

Which of the following is true of the traditional approach to planning?

Distinguish between the stated and the real goals of an organization.Illustrate the difference with an example.

In a short essay, define management by objectives (MBO) and list four elements of this type of goal setting.

An organization's mission states that it "is committed to reducing its environmental footprint"; but its facilities do not comply with statutory environmental regulations.This is an instance of how ________.

The commitment concept says that plans should extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed.

A ________ is an integrated network of goals in which the accomplishment of goals at one level serves as the means for achieving the goals, or ends, at the next level.

Which of the following reflects the way goals are set in an MBO program?

When is the traditional top-down approach to planning most likely to be effective?

An organization is in the process of goal setting.It has finished reviewing the organization's mission.What should it do next?

The commitment concept says that plans should ________.

Directional plans are clearly defined and leave no room for interpretation.

In a short essay, list the three planning contingency factors that influence the choice of plans and illustrate how these factors influence planning.

Considering the above information, it can be determined that your plan must be , , and .

Strategic goals focus exclusively on the financial performance of the organization.

The above goal constitutes the ________ goal of the company.

Which of the following statements is true of traditional goal setting?

Which is the first step managers should follow in goal setting?

Short-term plans are those covering one year or less.

Studies indicate that doing a good job planning and implementing those plans play a bigger part in high performance than does how much planning is done.

A standing plan is ________.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 8: Foundations of Planning

Which of the following is true of the traditional approach to planning?

Distinguish between the stated and the real goals of an organization.Illustrate the difference with an example.

In a short essay, define management by objectives (MBO) and list four elements of this type of goal setting.

An organization's mission states that it "is committed to reducing its environmental footprint"; but its facilities do not comply with statutory environmental regulations.This is an instance of how ________.

The commitment concept says that plans should extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed.

A ________ is an integrated network of goals in which the accomplishment of goals at one level serves as the means for achieving the goals, or ends, at the next level.

Which of the following reflects the way goals are set in an MBO program?

When is the traditional top-down approach to planning most likely to be effective?

An organization is in the process of goal setting.It has finished reviewing the organization's mission.What should it do next?

The commitment concept says that plans should ________.

Directional plans are clearly defined and leave no room for interpretation.

In a short essay, list the three planning contingency factors that influence the choice of plans and illustrate how these factors influence planning.

Considering the above information, it can be determined that your plan must be ________, ________, and ________.

Strategic goals focus exclusively on the financial performance of the organization.

The above goal constitutes the ________ goal of the company.

Which of the following statements is true of traditional goal setting?

Which is the first step managers should follow in goal setting?

Short-term plans are those covering one year or less.

Studies indicate that doing a good job planning and implementing those plans play a bigger part in high performance than does how much planning is done.

A standing plan is ________.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters

Considering the above information, it can be determined that your plan must be , , and .