Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE of the impact of formal planning on organizational performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Formal planning is associated with positive financial results. 
B) Organizations that formally plan invariably outperform those that don't plan. 
C) The amount of planning done is more important to high performance than the quality of planning and implementation. 
D) Companies can start seeing the impact of formal planning on performance after about a year of starting the planning process. 
A) Formal planning is associated with positive financial results. 
B) Organizations that formally plan invariably outperform those that don't plan. 
C) The amount of planning done is more important to high performance than the quality of planning and implementation. 
D) Companies can start seeing the impact of formal planning on performance after about a year of starting the planning process.

Question 2

Research studies have conclusively proven that planning organizations always outperform non-planning organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Robert Lee has just completed a Bachelor of Computer Science degree at Carleton University. He now wants to begin a new Internet business selling his services as a website developer for companies in Ottawa. He estimates that within one year, if his business idea is a success, he will be employing five programmers and two analysts.
-To provide the new programmers and analysts with general guidelines about production goals and desired efficiencies,he will have to develop ________ plans.

Accepted Answer

A) operational 
B) specific 
C) directional 
D) multi-purpose 
A) operational 
B) specific 
C) directional 
D) multi-purpose

Question 4

Standing plans create guidance for regularly occurring activities and events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The standard procedure to be followed by the human resources department of a company when initiating disciplinary action against an employee is an example of a standing plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which one of the following statements is TRUE of planning in dynamic environments?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations should follow a pyramidal structure when operating in uncertain environments. 
B) Organizations must discontinue formal planning in such a scenario. 
C) To be useful in a dynamic environment,plans need to be specific and unchanging. 
D) Flatter organizational hierarchies are necessary for planning in uncertain environments. 
A) Organizations should follow a pyramidal structure when operating in uncertain environments. 
B) Organizations must discontinue formal planning in such a scenario. 
C) To be useful in a dynamic environment,plans need to be specific and unchanging. 
D) Flatter organizational hierarchies are necessary for planning in uncertain environments.

Question 7

Studies of actual MBO programs confirm that MBO ________ employee performance and organizational productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) depends on 
B) is related to 
C) is unrelated to 
D) increases 
A) depends on 
B) is related to 
C) is unrelated to 
D) increases

Question 8

Which of the following is a common way to classify an organization's plans?

Accepted Answer

A) quantifiability 
B) flexibility 
C) frequency of use 
D) attainability 
A) quantifiability 
B) flexibility 
C) frequency of use 
D) attainability

Question 9

The "commitment" concept means that plans should extend far enough to meet those commitments ________.

Accepted Answer

A) as quickly as possible 
B) while the resources are available 
C) made by managers to organizational stakeholders 
D) made when the plans were developed 
A) as quickly as possible 
B) while the resources are available 
C) made by managers to organizational stakeholders 
D) made when the plans were developed

Question 10

Which of the following is the first step in the goal-setting process?

Accepted Answer

A) evaluate available resources 
B) determine the goals individually or with input from others 
C) review the organization's mission 
D) write down the goals and communicate them 
A) evaluate available resources 
B) determine the goals individually or with input from others 
C) review the organization's mission 
D) write down the goals and communicate them

Which of the following is TRUE of the impact of formal planning on organizational performance?

Research studies have conclusively proven that planning organizations always outperform non-planning organizations.

Standing plans create guidance for regularly occurring activities and events.

The standard procedure to be followed by the human resources department of a company when initiating disciplinary action against an employee is an example of a standing plan.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE of planning in dynamic environments?

Studies of actual MBO programs confirm that MBO ________ employee performance and organizational productivity.

Which of the following is a common way to classify an organization's plans?

The "commitment" concept means that plans should extend far enough to meet those commitments ________.

Which of the following is the first step in the goal-setting process?

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Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

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Exam 9: Foundations of Planning

Which of the following is TRUE of the impact of formal planning on organizational performance?

Research studies have conclusively proven that planning organizations always outperform non-planning organizations.

Standing plans create guidance for regularly occurring activities and events.

The standard procedure to be followed by the human resources department of a company when initiating disciplinary action against an employee is an example of a standing plan.

Which one of the following statements is TRUE of planning in dynamic environments?

Studies of actual MBO programs confirm that MBO ________ employee performance and organizational productivity.

Which of the following is a common way to classify an organization's plans?

The "commitment" concept means that plans should extend far enough to meet those commitments ________.

Which of the following is the first step in the goal-setting process?

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

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