A) is used in conjunction with the organization's originally developed plan. B) is developed after considering possible 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 possible 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.

Exam 6: Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Special Exercises 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 safety at O'Hare airport in Chicago.

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Question 141

American auto makers have three to five years to improve fuel efficiency to new government standards.The auto makers need a(n)____________________ plan.

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Question 142

According to the planning process described in the text,operational plans flow directly from

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Question 143

Tactics deal with more specific issues than strategies.

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Question 144

A(n)____ for Choice Waste Management could be "to develop a recycling campaign for rural communities of less than 1000 customers." It would develop naturally out of a strategic goal seeking "to increase recycling by 10% everywhere."

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Question 145

Many companies have a(n)____________________ that requires employees to use their company cell phones only for work related activities.

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Question 146

The most likely reason for the failure of formal goal setting is

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Question 147

Starbucks' middle managers are responsible for joint venture agreements with bookstores,hotels and airports work from a(n)____ plan.

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Question 148

An earthquake in India destroyed a plant that manufactured component parts for the milling equipment that Addison Company sells.As a result of this unexpected event,Addison's production manager had to write a short-range ____________________ plan.

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Question 149

Strategic plans set by the board of directors and top management generally have all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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Question 150

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

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Question 151

Special Exercises 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. -New body scanning software replaces a passenger's naked body image with a generic one.

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Question 152

Engelhard has just learned of a hostile takeover attempt from BASF.Engelhard needs to develop a(n)____ plan to thwart this attempted acquisition.

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Question 153

Organizations can also have several different kinds of ____________________,all of which must be appropriately managed.

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Question 154

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

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Question 155

The text identifies three dimensions along which goals can be classified.Briefly describe each dimension and give examples.

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Question 156

Goals vary by level,area,and ____________________.

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Question 157

Goals set for short-term issues are called

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Question 158

The broad plans developed by top managers to guide the general direction of the organization are called ____________________ plans.

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Question 159

A contingency plan

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American auto makers have three to five years to improve fuel efficiency to new government standards.The auto makers need a(n)____________________ plan.

According to the planning process described in the text,operational plans flow directly from

Tactics deal with more specific issues than strategies.

A(n)____ for Choice Waste Management could be "to develop a recycling campaign for rural communities of less than 1000 customers." It would develop naturally out of a strategic goal seeking "to increase recycling by 10% everywhere."

Many companies have a(n)____________________ that requires employees to use their company cell phones only for work related activities.

The most likely reason for the failure of formal goal setting is

Starbucks' middle managers are responsible for joint venture agreements with bookstores,hotels and airports work from a(n)____ plan.

An earthquake in India destroyed a plant that manufactured component parts for the milling equipment that Addison Company sells.As a result of this unexpected event,Addison's production manager had to write a short-range ____________________ plan.

Strategic plans set by the board of directors and top management generally have all of the following EXCEPT ____.

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

Engelhard has just learned of a hostile takeover attempt from BASF.Engelhard needs to develop a(n)____ plan to thwart this attempted acquisition.

Organizations can also have several different kinds of ____________________,all of which must be appropriately managed.

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

The text identifies three dimensions along which goals can be classified.Briefly describe each dimension and give examples.

Goals vary by level,area,and ____________________.

Goals set for short-term issues are called

The broad plans developed by top managers to guide the general direction of the organization are called ____________________ plans.

A contingency plan

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Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

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Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

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