Question 1

In informal planning, _____________ sharing of goals with others in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  everything may be written down, but there is little or no 
B)  everything is written down, and there is wide 
C)  nothing is written down, and there is little or no 
D)  nothing is written down, therefore management does a lot of 
E)  some things are written down, but there is considerable 
A)  everything may be written down, but there is little or no 
B)  everything is written down, and there is wide 
C)  nothing is written down, and there is little or no 
D)  nothing is written down, therefore management does a lot of 
E)  some things are written down, but there is considerable

Question 2

Most goals are either strategic or financial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When plans are categorized as single use versus standing, they are being differentiated by _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  breadth 
B)  specificity 
C)  frequency of use 
D)  time frame 
E)  urgency 
A)  breadth 
B)  specificity 
C)  frequency of use 
D)  time frame 
E)  urgency

Question 4

The first step in the goal-setting process is to review the organization's mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

explain and discuss in detail the four reasons for planning.

Accepted Answer

1. Planning provides direction to manage

Question 6

Standing plans create guidance for regularly occurring activities and events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a common way to classify an organization's plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  quantifiability 
B)  flexibility 
C)  frequency of use 
D)  attainability 
E)  desirability 
A)  quantifiability 
B)  flexibility 
C)  frequency of use 
D)  attainability 
E)  desirability

Question 8

Formal planning is associated with higher profits and higher return on assets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Refer to the scenario given to answer the following questions.
A-Z Goal Setting and Planning (Scenario)
Organizations ABC and XYZ are both in the same industry and vie for the same set of customers in the marketplace. At ABC, goals are set at the top level of management each year and then broken into subgoals for each organizational level. Similarly, plans are developed at the top level and then reformulated and delegated to managers at the middle and lower levels. At XYZ, goals are developed at the top level, and then those managers meet with their subordinates at the next lower level to establish mutually agreeable goals. The middle managers then meet with the first-level managers to establish mutually agreeable goals. Finally, the first-level managers meet with each of their employees and establish mutually agreeable goals. Annual plans are then developed by organization members at all levels to meet their specific needs.
-Which goal-setting approach is used at ABC?

Accepted Answer

A)  management by objectives 
B)  directional 
C)  specific 
D)  traditional 
E)  informal 
A)  management by objectives 
B)  directional 
C)  specific 
D)  traditional 
E)  informal

Question 10

Which type of plan is ongoing and provides guidance for activities performed repeatedly?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible 
B)  single use 
C)  directional 
D)  strategic 
E)  standing 
A)  flexible 
B)  single use 
C)  directional 
D)  strategic 
E)  standing

Question 11

Directional plans have clearly defined objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The quality of the planning process and the appropriate implementation of the plans likely ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  don't contribute to high performance nearly as much as the extent of planning 
B)  contribute more to high performance than does the extent of planning 
C)  contribute less to financial performance than does the extent of planning 
D)  have little impact on overall organizational performance 
E)  should be studied more to factually determine which contributes the most 
A)  don't contribute to high performance nearly as much as the extent of planning 
B)  contribute more to high performance than does the extent of planning 
C)  contribute less to financial performance than does the extent of planning 
D)  have little impact on overall organizational performance 
E)  should be studied more to factually determine which contributes the most

Question 13

Management by objectives (MBO) is a management system in which specific performance goals are _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  developed that can be easily accomplished by all employees 
B)  jointly determined by employees and their managers 
C)  delegated by top managers to lower level managers 
D)  developed in such a manner that the employees are self-directed and do not need supervision 
E)  delegated by supervisors to employees 
A)  developed that can be easily accomplished by all employees 
B)  jointly determined by employees and their managers 
C)  delegated by top managers to lower level managers 
D)  developed in such a manner that the employees are self-directed and do not need supervision 
E)  delegated by supervisors to employees

Question 14

Effective planning in dynamic environments requires flatter organizational hierarchies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Refer to the scenario given to answer the following questions.
A-Z Goal Setting and Planning (Scenario)
Organizations ABC and XYZ are both in the same industry and vie for the same set of customers in the marketplace. At ABC, goals are set at the top level of management each year and then broken into subgoals for each organizational level. Similarly, plans are developed at the top level and then reformulated and delegated to managers at the middle and lower levels. At XYZ, goals are developed at the top level, and then those managers meet with their subordinates at the next lower level to establish mutually agreeable goals. The middle managers then meet with the first-level managers to establish mutually agreeable goals. Finally, the first-level managers meet with each of their employees and establish mutually agreeable goals. Annual plans are then developed by organization members at all levels to meet their specific needs.
-Which organization is most likely to achieve the highest level of employee performance and organizational productivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  neither because they are both in the same industry and facing the same environments 
B)  ABC because the plans are formulated by management for each level of the organization 
C)  XYZ because the goals were set participatively with employees 
D)  both because the hierarchy of organizational goals is clearly defined at each level 
E)  neither because they both used goals to control employees rather than to motivate them 
A)  neither because they are both in the same industry and facing the same environments 
B)  ABC because the plans are formulated by management for each level of the organization 
C)  XYZ because the goals were set participatively with employees 
D)  both because the hierarchy of organizational goals is clearly defined at each level 
E)  neither because they both used goals to control employees rather than to motivate them

Question 16

A well-designed goal should be _________ but _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  communicated; not written down 
B)  measurable; not quantifiable 
C)  written in terms of actions; not outcomes 
D)  challenging; attainable 
E)  quantifiable; have a flexible time frame 
A)  communicated; not written down 
B)  measurable; not quantifiable 
C)  written in terms of actions; not outcomes 
D)  challenging; attainable 
E)  quantifiable; have a flexible time frame

Question 17

Which of the following is identified in our textbook as a contingency factor that affects organizational planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  quantity of future commitments 
B)  degree of goal flexibility 
C)  level of profitability 
D)  degree of centralization 
E)  degree of environmental uncertainty 
A)  quantity of future commitments 
B)  degree of goal flexibility 
C)  level of profitability 
D)  degree of centralization 
E)  degree of environmental uncertainty

Question 18

Planning establishes goals or standards that eliminate the need for controls.
True
False

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An organization is in the process of goal setting. It has finished reviewing the mission statement. What should it do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  write down the goals and communicate them 
B)  review results and change the goals if they are not being met 
C)  review the organization's mission 
D)  evaluate available resources 
E)  determine the goals individually or with input from others 
A)  write down the goals and communicate them 
B)  review results and change the goals if they are not being met 
C)  review the organization's mission 
D)  evaluate available resources 
E)  determine the goals individually or with input from others

Question 20

In traditional goal setting, goals are set at the top level of management and ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  then they are delegated to first-line management to be achieved 
B)  then they are broken down into subgoals for each organizational level 
C)  all the efforts to achieve the goals are directed by top management to ensure that they are achieved 
D)  then they are delegated to the next lower level to be achieved 
E)  then they are delegated to the employees to be achieved 
A)  then they are delegated to first-line management to be achieved 
B)  then they are broken down into subgoals for each organizational level 
C)  all the efforts to achieve the goals are directed by top management to ensure that they are achieved 
D)  then they are delegated to the next lower level to be achieved 
E)  then they are delegated to the employees to be achieved

In informal planning, _____________ sharing of goals with others in the organization.

Most goals are either strategic or financial.

When plans are categorized as single use versus standing, they are being differentiated by _____________.

The first step in the goal-setting process is to review the organization's mission.

explain and discuss in detail the four reasons for planning.

Standing plans create guidance for regularly occurring activities and events.

Which of the following is a common way to classify an organization's plans?

Formal planning is associated with higher profits and higher return on assets.

Which type of plan is ongoing and provides guidance for activities performed repeatedly?

Directional plans have clearly defined objectives.

The quality of the planning process and the appropriate implementation of the plans likely ____________.

Management by objectives (MBO) is a management system in which specific performance goals are _______________.

Effective planning in dynamic environments requires flatter organizational hierarchies.

A well-designed goal should be _ but _____.

Which of the following is identified in our textbook as a contingency factor that affects organizational planning?

Planning establishes goals or standards that eliminate the need for controls. True False

An organization is in the process of goal setting. It has finished reviewing the mission statement. What should it do next?

In traditional goal setting, goals are set at the top level of management and ______________.

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Managing Strategically

Organizational Design

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Management History

Planning and Control Techniques

Managing Operations

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Exam 8: Foundations of Planning

In informal planning, _____________ sharing of goals with others in the organization.

Most goals are either strategic or financial.

When plans are categorized as single use versus standing, they are being differentiated by _____________.

The first step in the goal-setting process is to review the organization's mission.

explain and discuss in detail the four reasons for planning.

Standing plans create guidance for regularly occurring activities and events.

Which of the following is a common way to classify an organization's plans?

Formal planning is associated with higher profits and higher return on assets.

Which type of plan is ongoing and provides guidance for activities performed repeatedly?

Directional plans have clearly defined objectives.

The quality of the planning process and the appropriate implementation of the plans likely ____________.

Management by objectives (MBO) is a management system in which specific performance goals are _______________.

Effective planning in dynamic environments requires flatter organizational hierarchies.

A well-designed goal should be _________ but _____________.

Which of the following is identified in our textbook as a contingency factor that affects organizational planning?

Planning establishes goals or standards that eliminate the need for controls. True False

An organization is in the process of goal setting. It has finished reviewing the mission statement. What should it do next?

In traditional goal setting, goals are set at the top level of management and ______________.

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Managing Strategically

Organizational Design

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Motivating Employees

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Management History

Planning and Control Techniques

Managing Operations

Filters

A well-designed goal should be _ but _____.