Question 1

Managers need an environmental context for planning and decision making.Describe what environmental context is and how managers get it.

Accepted Answer

The environmental context refers to the

Question 2

The strategic goal set forth by Central Ice Machine Company was to be the leading seller of ice machine replacement parts in the United States.As part of its ____ plan,it set up distribution contracts with six manufacturers of refrigeration units.

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 3

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The Transportation Safety Administration was created shortly after the terrorist attack on 9/11/2001.The TSA strives to make travel safe.Air travel security has evolved as terrorists have attempted a variety of attacks.​
Match the following statements about what happened with the term that best identifies the action.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Some pilots are armed.

Accepted Answer

A) Strategic goal 
B) Strategic plan 
C) Tactical goal 
D) Tactical plan 
E) Operational goal
F)Operational plan 
A) Strategic goal 
B) Strategic plan 
C) Tactical goal 
D) Tactical plan 
E) Operational goal
F)Operational plan

Question 4

How are tactical plans developed and executed?

Accepted Answer

Tactical plans are developed and execute

Question 5

In a manufacturing company,you will most likely find more

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term than short-term operational goals. 
B)  long-term than short-term strategic goals. 
C)  short-term than long-term functional goals. 
D)  long-term than short-term tactical goals. 
E)  short-term than long-term strategic goals. 
A)  long-term than short-term operational goals. 
B)  long-term than short-term strategic goals. 
C)  short-term than long-term functional goals. 
D)  long-term than short-term tactical goals. 
E)  short-term than long-term strategic goals.

Question 6

____________________ 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 7

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Lack of resources,government restrictions,and strong competition can limit what an organization can do

Accepted Answer

A) Improper reward systems 
B) Dynamic and complex environment 
C) Reluctance to establish goals 
D) Constraints 
E) Inappropriate goals 
A) Improper reward systems 
B) Dynamic and complex environment 
C) Reluctance to establish goals 
D) Constraints 
E) Inappropriate goals

Question 8

The ____ for Catholic Charities is "to provide service to people in need,to advocate for justice in social structures,and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following circumstances would most likely result in the use of a planning task force to help develop plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is desired that line managers be excluded from the planning process. 
B)  The situation involves normal planning activities. 
C)  The organization uses a centralized decision-making process. 
D)  There is a special circumstance to be addressed. 
E)  Management has decided to give the professional planning staff more authority. 
A)  It is desired that line managers be excluded from the planning process. 
B)  The situation involves normal planning activities. 
C)  The organization uses a centralized decision-making process. 
D)  There is a special circumstance to be addressed. 
E)  Management has decided to give the professional planning staff more authority.

Question 10

Goals can

Accepted Answer

A)  provide guidance and direction. 
B)  improve planning. 
C)  motivate employees. 
D)  provide measure and control. 
E)  All of these choices 
A)  provide guidance and direction. 
B)  improve planning. 
C)  motivate employees. 
D)  provide measure and control. 
E)  All of these choices

Question 11

European wine producers from regions such as Chablis,Chianti,and Bordeaux set a goal of increasing sales.They soon discovered that their wine names were already registered in some countries.This scenario best exemplifies ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  overemphasis on quantitative goals 
B)  rewarding people for counterproductive goals 
C)  overemphasis on qualitative goals 
D)  resistance to change 
E)  constraints 
A)  overemphasis on quantitative goals 
B)  rewarding people for counterproductive goals 
C)  overemphasis on qualitative goals 
D)  resistance to change 
E)  constraints

Question 12

____ plans are the broad plans developed by top managers and the board of directors to guide the general direction of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tactical 
B)  Contingency 
C)  Operational 
D)  Single-use 
E)  Strategic 
A)  Tactical 
B)  Contingency 
C)  Operational 
D)  Single-use 
E)  Strategic

Question 13

____ plans are the organizational plans that are broadest in focus and have the longest time frame.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic 
B)  Functional 
C)  Contingency 
D)  Tactical 
E)  Operational 
A)  Strategic 
B)  Functional 
C)  Contingency 
D)  Tactical 
E)  Operational

Question 14

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Starting point for the planning process

Accepted Answer

A) Mission statement 
B) Operational plans and goals 
C) Strategic plans and goals 
D) Tactical plans and goals 
A) Mission statement 
B) Operational plans and goals 
C) Strategic plans and goals 
D) Tactical plans and goals

Question 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compare and contrast standard operating procedures and rules and regulations.Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and

Question 18

To prepare for the fall resurgence of H1N1 flu,the U.S.federal government announced a(n)____________________ plan to the public.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To prepare for the fall resurgence of...

Question 19

Decision making is the catalyst that drives the planning process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A year before the census,the federal government hired tens of thousands of temporary workers to prepare for the count.This is an example of a(n)____ plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  contingency 
B)  standing 
C)  action 
D)  reaction 
E)  functional 
A)  contingency 
B)  standing 
C)  action 
D)  reaction 
E)  functional

Managers need an environmental context for planning and decision making.Describe what environmental context is and how managers get it.

The strategic goal set forth by Central Ice Machine Company was to be the leading seller of ice machine replacement parts in the United States.As part of its ____ plan,it set up distribution contracts with six manufacturers of refrigeration units.

How are tactical plans developed and executed?

In a manufacturing company,you will most likely find more

____________________ 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.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Lack of resources,government restrictions,and strong competition can limit what an organization can do

The ____ for Catholic Charities is "to provide service to people in need,to advocate for justice in social structures,and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same."

Which of the following circumstances would most likely result in the use of a planning task force to help develop plans?

Goals can

European wine producers from regions such as Chablis,Chianti,and Bordeaux set a goal of increasing sales.They soon discovered that their wine names were already registered in some countries.This scenario best exemplifies ________.

____ plans are the broad plans developed by top managers and the board of directors to guide the general direction of the organization.

____ plans are the organizational plans that are broadest in focus and have the longest time frame.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Starting point for the planning process

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.

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

Compare and contrast standard operating procedures and rules and regulations.Give an example of each.

To prepare for the fall resurgence of H1N1 flu,the U.S.federal government announced a(n)____________________ plan to the public.

Decision making is the catalyst that drives the planning process.

A year before the census,the federal government hired tens of thousands of temporary workers to prepare for the count.This is an example of a(n)____ plan.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

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

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Exam 6: Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managers need an environmental context for planning and decision making.Describe what environmental context is and how managers get it.

The strategic goal set forth by Central Ice Machine Company was to be the leading seller of ice machine replacement parts in the United States.As part of its ____ plan,it set up distribution contracts with six manufacturers of refrigeration units.

How are tactical plans developed and executed?

In a manufacturing company,you will most likely find more

____________________ 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.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Lack of resources,government restrictions,and strong competition can limit what an organization can do

The ____ for Catholic Charities is "to provide service to people in need,to advocate for justice in social structures,and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same."

Which of the following circumstances would most likely result in the use of a planning task force to help develop plans?

Goals can

European wine producers from regions such as Chablis,Chianti,and Bordeaux set a goal of increasing sales.They soon discovered that their wine names were already registered in some countries.This scenario best exemplifies ________.

____ plans are the broad plans developed by top managers and the board of directors to guide the general direction of the organization.

____ plans are the organizational plans that are broadest in focus and have the longest time frame.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Starting point for the planning process

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.

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

Compare and contrast standard operating procedures and rules and regulations.Give an example of each.

To prepare for the fall resurgence of H1N1 flu,the U.S.federal government announced a(n)____________________ plan to the public.

Decision making is the catalyst that drives the planning process.

A year before the census,the federal government hired tens of thousands of temporary workers to prepare for the count.This is an example of a(n)____ plan.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

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

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