Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ____________________ process itself can best be thought of as a generic activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ process itself can best be...

Question 3

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Action plans

Accepted Answer

A) Intermediate 
B) Long-range 
C) Short-range 
A) Intermediate 
B) Long-range 
C) Short-range

Question 4

What is the proper managerial response when there are conflicts among goals in different parts of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimization 
B)  Maximization 
C)  Optimization 
D)  Purification 
E)  Assimilation 
A)  Minimization 
B)  Maximization 
C)  Optimization 
D)  Purification 
E)  Assimilation

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

MBO
Manage

Question 6

Standard operating procedures and rules and regulations can serve as a substitute for decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia surprised people along the East coast.The plans to evacuate buildings in DC were ____,used for multiple purposes.

Accepted Answer

A)  a project 
B)  a standing plan 
C)  a standard operating procedure 
D)  rules and regulations 
E)  an agenda 
A)  a project 
B)  a standing plan 
C)  a standard operating procedure 
D)  rules and regulations 
E)  an agenda

Question 8

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Reaction plans

Accepted Answer

A) Intermediate 
B) Long-range 
C) Short-range 
A) Intermediate 
B) Long-range 
C) Short-range

Question 9

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.
-There are more armed air marshals on flights.The flights are selected by the proximity to high value targets.

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 10

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.
-The TSA wants to improve air travel safety.

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 11

A program is similar to a project,but smaller.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Tactical planning focuses on resources,environment,and mission,whereas strategic planning focuses primarily on people and action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Disney has a Smartphone app to help visitors navigate Walt Disney World.It helps guests find shorter lines,food,restrooms,etc.The app helps increase guest enjoyment and time in the park,which leads to more revenue.The app is an example of a ____ plan.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of an intermediate-range plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Develop an alcohol-powered small engine in the next ten years 
B)  Investigate FDA claims that nutrition labels on juice bottle are misleading 
C)  Conduct a Fourth of July sale 
D)  Sponsor a community wellness day next month 
E)  Reduce employee absenteeism by 20 percent within the next two years 
A)  Develop an alcohol-powered small engine in the next ten years 
B)  Investigate FDA claims that nutrition labels on juice bottle are misleading 
C)  Conduct a Fourth of July sale 
D)  Sponsor a community wellness day next month 
E)  Reduce employee absenteeism by 20 percent within the next two years

Question 16

Qualcomm has a patent-licensing agreement with Texas Instruments allowing both manufacturers to share patents in cell phone production.This is an example of tactical planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following organizations would face the most difficulty in developing long-range plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those with dynamic,complex environments 
B)  Those with dynamic,simple environments 
C)  Those with stable,complex environments 
D)  Those with stable,simple environments 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  Those with dynamic,complex environments 
B)  Those with dynamic,simple environments 
C)  Those with stable,complex environments 
D)  Those with stable,simple environments 
E)  None of these choices

Question 18

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-Can have a decided negative effect on employee motivation,even when rewards are desired

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 19

Executives at Lululemon Athletica have just written a plan that allocates a large part of the firm's cash to a new product line.This will give them a competitive advantage and the new product line will have a synergistic effect when combined with current products.What kind of plan is this?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Tactical planning success depends on execution.Proper implementation requires all EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to evaluate each course in light of the goal it is intended to reach 
B)  Vertical and horizontal communication 
C)  The ability to monitor ongoing activities 
D)  Clear-cut operational plans 
E)  The appropriate information and resources in the hands of the decision makers 
A)  The ability to evaluate each course in light of the goal it is intended to reach 
B)  Vertical and horizontal communication 
C)  The ability to monitor ongoing activities 
D)  Clear-cut operational plans 
E)  The appropriate information and resources in the hands of the decision makers

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

The ____________________ process itself can best be thought of as a generic activity.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Action plans

What is the proper managerial response when there are conflicts among goals in different parts of an organization?

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

Standard operating procedures and rules and regulations can serve as a substitute for decision making.

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia surprised people along the East coast.The plans to evacuate buildings in DC were ____,used for multiple purposes.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Reaction plans

A program is similar to a project,but smaller.

____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control.

Tactical planning focuses on resources,environment,and mission,whereas strategic planning focuses primarily on people and action.

Disney has a Smartphone app to help visitors navigate Walt Disney World.It helps guests find shorter lines,food,restrooms,etc.The app helps increase guest enjoyment and time in the park,which leads to more revenue.The app is an example of a ____ plan.

Which of the following is an example of an intermediate-range plan?

Qualcomm has a patent-licensing agreement with Texas Instruments allowing both manufacturers to share patents in cell phone production.This is an example of tactical planning.

Which of the following organizations would face the most difficulty in developing long-range plans?

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Can have a decided negative effect on employee motivation,even when rewards are desired

Executives at Lululemon Athletica have just written a plan that allocates a large part of the firm's cash to a new product line.This will give them a competitive advantage and the new product line will have a synergistic effect when combined with current products.What kind of plan is this?

Tactical planning success depends on execution.Proper implementation requires all EXCEPT which of the following?

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

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

The ____________________ process itself can best be thought of as a generic activity.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Action plans

What is the proper managerial response when there are conflicts among goals in different parts of an organization?

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

Standard operating procedures and rules and regulations can serve as a substitute for decision making.

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia surprised people along the East coast.The plans to evacuate buildings in DC were ____,used for multiple purposes.

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Reaction plans

A program is similar to a project,but smaller.

____________________ provide an effective mechanism for evaluation and control.

Tactical planning focuses on resources,environment,and mission,whereas strategic planning focuses primarily on people and action.

Disney has a Smartphone app to help visitors navigate Walt Disney World.It helps guests find shorter lines,food,restrooms,etc.The app helps increase guest enjoyment and time in the park,which leads to more revenue.The app is an example of a ____ plan.

Which of the following is an example of an intermediate-range plan?

Qualcomm has a patent-licensing agreement with Texas Instruments allowing both manufacturers to share patents in cell phone production.This is an example of tactical planning.

Which of the following organizations would face the most difficulty in developing long-range plans?

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -Can have a decided negative effect on employee motivation,even when rewards are desired

Executives at Lululemon Athletica have just written a plan that allocates a large part of the firm's cash to a new product line.This will give them a competitive advantage and the new product line will have a synergistic effect when combined with current products.What kind of plan is this?

Tactical planning success depends on execution.Proper implementation requires all EXCEPT which of the following?

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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