Question 1

A reaction plan is usually short range and done after something changed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

ETS runs a math,science,and technology competition each year for high school students.If plagiarism is suspected,ETS uses a ____,which specifies ETS's general response to the situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  project 
B)  policy 
C)  standard operating procedure 
D)  rule and regulations 
E)  single-use plans 
A)  project 
B)  policy 
C)  standard operating procedure 
D)  rule and regulations 
E)  single-use plans

Question 4

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Derived directly from strategic plans and goals

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 5

Special Exercises
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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.
-Cockpit doors are now reinforced to prevent passengers from entering the cockpit.

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 6

Goals are classified according to their ____ when the terms quality,productivity,and innovation are applied to them.

Accepted Answer

A)  area 
B)  specificity 
C)  time frame 
D)  function 
E)  level 
A)  area 
B)  specificity 
C)  time frame 
D)  function 
E)  level

Question 7

____ set tactical goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Line managers 
B)  Staff members 
C)  Middle-level managers 
D)  Stockholders 
E)  Top-level managers 
A)  Line managers 
B)  Staff members 
C)  Middle-level managers 
D)  Stockholders 
E)  Top-level managers

Question 8

If a teacher calls in sick,a computer starts dialing phone numbers of substitute teachers.This is an example of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

rules and

Question 9

When Starbucks expands internationally it considers market size,local standard of living,business environment,income level and U.S.sentiment.This is considered in the ____ plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term strategic 
B)  intermediate-term strategic 
C)  long-term tactical 
D)  intermediate-term tactical 
E)  long-term strategic 
A)  short-term strategic 
B)  intermediate-term strategic 
C)  long-term tactical 
D)  intermediate-term tactical 
E)  long-term strategic

Question 10

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Developed to support tactical plans and goals

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 11

Decision making is the cornerstone of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Decision making is the cornerstone of ____________________....

Question 12

The owners of the Pizza Place set a goal of expanding into five new markets over the next three years.What kind of goal is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Level 
B)  Short-range 
C)  Area 
D)  Intermediate-range 
E)  Long-range 
A)  Level 
B)  Short-range 
C)  Area 
D)  Intermediate-range 
E)  Long-range

Question 13

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 14

Tactical plans

Accepted Answer

A)  require a planning staff for development. 
B)  are used to react to unforeseen circumstances. 
C)  are normally developed by the board of directors. 
D)  cover many years. 
E)  are an organized sequence of steps designed to execute strategic plans. 
A)  require a planning staff for development. 
B)  are used to react to unforeseen circumstances. 
C)  are normally developed by the board of directors. 
D)  cover many years. 
E)  are an organized sequence of steps designed to execute strategic plans.

Question 15

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Developed for activities that recur regularly over a period of time

Accepted Answer

A) Single-use plan 
B) Program 
C) Project 
D) Standing plan 
E) Policy
F)Standard operating procedure
G)Rules and regulations 
A) Single-use plan 
B) Program 
C) Project 
D) Standing plan 
E) Policy
F)Standard operating procedure
G)Rules and regulations

Question 16

Comcast launched TV One,a station geared to African Americans who are 24 to 54 years old.It does not offer much hip hop.The program selection is part of Comcast's ____ plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic 
B)  standing 
C)  contingency 
D)  tactical 
E)  operational 
A)  strategic 
B)  standing 
C)  contingency 
D)  tactical 
E)  operational

Question 17

All organizations engage in planning activities,and most organizations plan in exactly the same fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____________________ and reaction plans are two types of short-range plans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ and reaction plans are two types...

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT necessary for a Management By Objective (MBO)program to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clear goals assigned to employees by management 
B)  Involvement by top management and subordinates 
C)  An implementation consistent with overall organizational goals 
D)  Employees understanding why MBO was adopted 
E)  A formal goal-setting process 
A)  Clear goals assigned to employees by management 
B)  Involvement by top management and subordinates 
C)  An implementation consistent with overall organizational goals 
D)  Employees understanding why MBO was adopted 
E)  A formal goal-setting process

Question 20

A Bride-to-be develops a____________________ when planning the wedding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Bride-to-be develops a____________________ when planning the...

A reaction plan is usually short range and done after something changed.

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.

ETS runs a math,science,and technology competition each year for high school students.If plagiarism is suspected,ETS uses a ____,which specifies ETS's general response to the situation.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Derived directly from strategic plans and goals

Goals are classified according to their ____ when the terms quality,productivity,and innovation are applied to them.

____ set tactical goals.

If a teacher calls in sick,a computer starts dialing phone numbers of substitute teachers.This is an example of ____________________.

When Starbucks expands internationally it considers market size,local standard of living,business environment,income level and U.S.sentiment.This is considered in the ____ plan.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Developed to support tactical plans and goals

Decision making is the cornerstone of ____________________.

The owners of the Pizza Place set a goal of expanding into five new markets over the next three years.What kind of goal is this?

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

Tactical plans

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Developed for activities that recur regularly over a period of time

Comcast launched TV One,a station geared to African Americans who are 24 to 54 years old.It does not offer much hip hop.The program selection is part of Comcast's ____ plan.

All organizations engage in planning activities,and most organizations plan in exactly the same fashion.

____________________ and reaction plans are two types of short-range plans.

Which of the following is NOT necessary for a Management By Objective (MBO)program to be effective?

A Bride-to-be develops a____________________ when planning the wedding.

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

A reaction plan is usually short range and done after something changed.

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.

ETS runs a math,science,and technology competition each year for high school students.If plagiarism is suspected,ETS uses a ____,which specifies ETS's general response to the situation.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Derived directly from strategic plans and goals

Goals are classified according to their ____ when the terms quality,productivity,and innovation are applied to them.

____ set tactical goals.

If a teacher calls in sick,a computer starts dialing phone numbers of substitute teachers.This is an example of ____________________.

When Starbucks expands internationally it considers market size,local standard of living,business environment,income level and U.S.sentiment.This is considered in the ____ plan.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Developed to support tactical plans and goals

Decision making is the cornerstone of ____________________.

The owners of the Pizza Place set a goal of expanding into five new markets over the next three years.What kind of goal is this?

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

Tactical plans

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Developed for activities that recur regularly over a period of time

Comcast launched TV One,a station geared to African Americans who are 24 to 54 years old.It does not offer much hip hop.The program selection is part of Comcast's ____ plan.

All organizations engage in planning activities,and most organizations plan in exactly the same fashion.

____________________ and reaction plans are two types of short-range plans.

Which of the following is NOT necessary for a Management By Objective (MBO)program to be effective?

A Bride-to-be develops a____________________ when planning the wedding.

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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