Question 1

Goals set for short-term issues are called

Accepted Answer

A) tactical. 
B) strategic. 
C) operational. 
D) functional. 
E) autonomous. 
A) tactical. 
B) strategic. 
C) operational. 
D) functional. 
E) autonomous.

Question 2

____________________ is when goals conflict with each other and a manager must decide whether to pursue one goal at the exclusion of the other or find a compromise and achieve some of both.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is when goals conflict with each...

Question 3

One widely used method for formal goal setting is ____________________,which gives subordinates a voice in the goal setting and planning process.
or

Accepted Answer

MBO Manage

Question 4

What is the essence of formal goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) A dynamic mission statement 
B) A stable internal environment 
C) Collaborative goal setting 
D) A tall organization structure 
E) A wide span of management 
A) A dynamic mission statement 
B) A stable internal environment 
C) Collaborative goal setting 
D) A tall organization structure 
E) A wide span of management

Question 5

Spanx founder Sara Blakely started an apparel company.She wrote a business plan to get financing for expansion.The business plan is Spanx's ____.

Accepted Answer

A) tactical goal 
B) strategic plan 
C) operational goal 
D) operational plan 
E) strategic goal 
A) tactical goal 
B) strategic plan 
C) operational goal 
D) operational plan 
E) strategic goal

Question 6

The steps to be followed in case of a fire can be found on the back of any hotel door.These instructions are an example of rules and regulations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When there are inconsistencies among various organizational goals,managers should seek to optimize the overall goal set.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

After hurricane Katrina the Corps of Engineers developed a(n)____________________ plan to have the levees ready for the next hurricane season.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After hurricane Katrina the Corps of Engineers...

Question 9

____________________ planning is the process by which managers identify alternative courses of action that the organization might follow if various conditions arise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ planning is the process by which...

Question 10

What are the barriers to effective goal setting?

Accepted Answer

Effective goal setting is a critical com

Question 11

In determining goals,short-range means one to five years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Who has the formal authority and responsibility for an organization's management?

Accepted Answer

A) Line managers 
B) Chief executive officer 
C) Board of directors 
D) Planning staff 
E) Executive committee members 
A) Line managers 
B) Chief executive officer 
C) Board of directors 
D) Planning staff 
E) Executive committee members

Question 13

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)was signed into law,but most implementation of it started more than two years later.During that time several states filed suit to block portions of the law.Employers developed ____ plans for implementing the mandates,if required.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic 
B) tactical 
C) long-range 
D) contingency 
E) integrated 
A) strategic 
B) tactical 
C) long-range 
D) contingency 
E) integrated

Question 14

____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation...

Question 15

The decreasing and aging Japanese workforce is a(n)____________________ on Japanese companies for setting goals and planning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The decreasing and aging Japanese workforce is...

Question 16

When a new diversity initiative was implemented by the human resources department,many managers were confused about the goals,so they continued with the original system.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) inappropriate goals. 
B) the use of an improper reward system. 
C) a dynamic and complex environment. 
D) a reluctance to establish goals. 
E) constraints. 
A) inappropriate goals. 
B) the use of an improper reward system. 
C) a dynamic and complex environment. 
D) a reluctance to establish goals. 
E) constraints.

Question 17

A contingency plan

Accepted Answer

A) is used in conjunction with the organization's originally developed plan. 
B) is developed after considering contingency events. 
C) can be used only at a strategic level. 
D) makes an organization less flexible. 
E) is unnecessary for organizations that face a dynamic environment. 
A) is used in conjunction with the organization's originally developed plan. 
B) is developed after considering contingency events. 
C) can be used only at a strategic level. 
D) makes an organization less flexible. 
E) is unnecessary for organizations that face a dynamic environment.

Question 18

An occasional situation may call for a stand-alone tactical plan,but most of the time tactical plans flow from and must be consistent with a strategic plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The two most common types of operational plans are

Accepted Answer

A) long-range and short-range. 
B) functional and hierarchical. 
C) standing and single-use. 
D) policies and programs. 
E) contingency and integrated. 
A) long-range and short-range. 
B) functional and hierarchical. 
C) standing and single-use. 
D) policies and programs. 
E) contingency and integrated.

Question 20

In what order should the following be developed?

Accepted Answer

A) Mission, operational, strategic, and tactical 
B) Strategic, tactical, mission, and operational 
C) Mission, tactical, strategic, and operational 
D) Tactical, strategic, mission, and operational 
E) Mission, strategic, tactical, and operational 
A) Mission, operational, strategic, and tactical 
B) Strategic, tactical, mission, and operational 
C) Mission, tactical, strategic, and operational 
D) Tactical, strategic, mission, and operational 
E) Mission, strategic, tactical, and operational

Exam 7: Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Goals set for short-term issues are called

____________________ is when goals conflict with each other and a manager must decide whether to pursue one goal at the exclusion of the other or find a compromise and achieve some of both.

One widely used method for formal goal setting is ____________________,which gives subordinates a voice in the goal setting and planning process. or

What is the essence of formal goal setting?

Spanx founder Sara Blakely started an apparel company.She wrote a business plan to get financing for expansion.The business plan is Spanx's ____.

The steps to be followed in case of a fire can be found on the back of any hotel door.These instructions are an example of rules and regulations.

When there are inconsistencies among various organizational goals,managers should seek to optimize the overall goal set.

After hurricane Katrina the Corps of Engineers developed a(n)____________________ plan to have the levees ready for the next hurricane season.

____________________ planning is the process by which managers identify alternative courses of action that the organization might follow if various conditions arise.

What are the barriers to effective goal setting?

In determining goals,short-range means one to five years.

Who has the formal authority and responsibility for an organization's management?

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)was signed into law,but most implementation of it started more than two years later.During that time several states filed suit to block portions of the law.Employers developed ____ plans for implementing the mandates,if required.

____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control.

The decreasing and aging Japanese workforce is a(n)____________________ on Japanese companies for setting goals and planning.

When a new diversity initiative was implemented by the human resources department,many managers were confused about the goals,so they continued with the original system.This is an example of

A contingency plan

An occasional situation may call for a stand-alone tactical plan,but most of the time tactical plans flow from and must be consistent with a strategic plan.

The two most common types of operational plans are

In what order should the following be developed?

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Issues and Challenges

The Environment and Culture of Organizations

The Ethical and Social Environment

The Global Environment

The Multicultural Environment

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing New Venture Formation and Entrepreneurship

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources in Organizations

Basic Elements of Individual Behavior in Organizations

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality, and Productivity

Managing Information and Information Technology

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