Question 1

Suboptimization is the process of assigning subobjectives to the various people or units in the organization based on the organizational objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The last step in the planning process is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) put the plans into action 
B) evaluate the organizational goals 
C) choose the best alternative for reaching objectives 
D) develop the premises upon which each alternative is based 
E) state the organizational objectives 
A) put the plans into action 
B) evaluate the organizational goals 
C) choose the best alternative for reaching objectives 
D) develop the premises upon which each alternative is based 
E) state the organizational objectives

Question 3

It is important for an organization to ensure that the objectives set for its employees are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) unrealistically high 
B) within easy reach 
C) low 
D) within reach,but not easy reach 
E) out of reach 
A) unrealistically high 
B) within easy reach 
C) low 
D) within reach,but not easy reach 
E) out of reach

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a necessary factor for a successful management by objectives (MBO)program?

Accepted Answer

A) Management must follow through on employee performance evaluations by rewarding employees accordingly. 
B) Top management must be committed to the MBO process and set appropriate objectives for the organization. 
C) Managers and subordinates together must develop and agree on each individual's goals. 
D) Employee performance should be conscientiously evaluated against established objectives. 
E) Managers must conclude automatically that employees have produced at an acceptable level because they have reached their objectives. 
A) Management must follow through on employee performance evaluations by rewarding employees accordingly. 
B) Top management must be committed to the MBO process and set appropriate objectives for the organization. 
C) Managers and subordinates together must develop and agree on each individual's goals. 
D) Employee performance should be conscientiously evaluated against established objectives. 
E) Managers must conclude automatically that employees have produced at an acceptable level because they have reached their objectives.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for establishing quality objectives?

Accepted Answer

A) Let people responsible for attaining objectives have a voice in setting them. 
B) State objectives as specifically as possible. 
C) Pinpoint expected results. 
D) Set objectives that are not related to other organizational objectives. 
E) Specify when goals are expected to be achieved. 
A) Let people responsible for attaining objectives have a voice in setting them. 
B) State objectives as specifically as possible. 
C) Pinpoint expected results. 
D) Set objectives that are not related to other organizational objectives. 
E) Specify when goals are expected to be achieved.

Question 6

The targets toward which an open management system is directed are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) organizational purposes 
B) operational plans 
C) organizational objectives 
D) business processes 
E) objective indicators 
A) organizational purposes 
B) operational plans 
C) organizational objectives 
D) business processes 
E) objective indicators

Question 7

The process of determining how an organization can get where it wants to go and what it will do to accomplish its objectives is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) organizing 
B) influencing 
C) planning 
D) controlling 
E) analyzing 
A) organizing 
B) influencing 
C) planning 
D) controlling 
E) analyzing

Question 8

According to John F.Mee,which of the following points is an organizational objective for businesses?

Accepted Answer

A) Service to society is the motivating force for managers. 
B) The people responsible for attaining objectives should have a voice in setting them. 
C) Managers are not bound by the ethical codes of the society in which the business operates. 
D) Managers should establish performance objectives that they know are within reach for employees. 
E) Service to customers by the provision of desired economic values justifies the existence of the business. 
A) Service to society is the motivating force for managers. 
B) The people responsible for attaining objectives should have a voice in setting them. 
C) Managers are not bound by the ethical codes of the society in which the business operates. 
D) Managers should establish performance objectives that they know are within reach for employees. 
E) Service to customers by the provision of desired economic values justifies the existence of the business.

Question 9

Describe the steps in the planning process.

Accepted Answer

The planning process consists of the fol

Question 10

Tandem Industries is a cycle manufacturer.As part of its planning activities,it sets an objective to increase its market share by 5 percent within 3 years.This is an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) short-term objective 
B) intermediate-term objective 
C) long-term objective 
D) suboptimal objective 
E) principled objective 
A) short-term objective 
B) intermediate-term objective 
C) long-term objective 
D) suboptimal objective 
E) principled objective

Question 11

The protective purpose of planning is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ensure integration among the organization's various business units 
B) increase the degree of organizational success 
C) optimize the use of organizational resources 
D) minimize risk by reducing the uncertainties surrounding business conditions 
E) maximize the organization's ability to leverage environmental opportunities 
A) ensure integration among the organization's various business units 
B) increase the degree of organizational success 
C) optimize the use of organizational resources 
D) minimize risk by reducing the uncertainties surrounding business conditions 
E) maximize the organization's ability to leverage environmental opportunities

Question 12

Which of the following is the last step in the management by objectives (MBO)process?

Accepted Answer

A) review performance objectives 
B) evaluate performance 
C) give rewards 
D) monitor progress 
E) set performance goals 
A) review performance objectives 
B) evaluate performance 
C) give rewards 
D) monitor progress 
E) set performance goals

Question 13

The affirmative purpose of planning is to minimize risk by reducing the uncertainties surrounding business conditions and clarifying the consequences of related management actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the first step in the management by objectives (MBO)process?

Accepted Answer

A) set worker objectives 
B) review organizational objectives 
C) develop performance evaluation criteria 
D) evaluate past performance 
E) establish rewards 
A) set worker objectives 
B) review organizational objectives 
C) develop performance evaluation criteria 
D) evaluate past performance 
E) establish rewards

Question 15

What is planning? What are the advantages and potential disadvantages of planning?

Accepted Answer

Planning is the process of determining h

Question 16

Which of the following refers to targets to be achieved within a time frame of five to seven years?

Accepted Answer

A) short-term objectives 
B) intermediate-term plans 
C) long-term objectives 
D) operational goals 
E) medium-term objectives 
A) short-term objectives 
B) intermediate-term plans 
C) long-term objectives 
D) operational goals 
E) medium-term objectives

Question 17

________ are techniques managers can use to help develop plans.

Accepted Answer

A) Departmental planners 
B) Organizational planners 
C) Sales forecasts 
D) Planning tools 
E) Product stages 
A) Departmental planners 
B) Organizational planners 
C) Sales forecasts 
D) Planning tools 
E) Product stages

Question 18

"To lower the rate of employee attrition within the organization by 5 percent through the use of effective employee retention and motivation techniques." Which of the following is a valid criticism of this objective?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not stated in a simple fashion. 
B) It does not provide a time frame for achieving objectives. 
C) It is not related to specific actions. 
D) It is not achievable. 
E) It does not pinpoint expected results. 
A) It is not stated in a simple fashion. 
B) It does not provide a time frame for achieving objectives. 
C) It is not related to specific actions. 
D) It is not achievable. 
E) It does not pinpoint expected results.

Question 19

Which of the following steps in the planning process should precede the others?

Accepted Answer

A) develop premises upon which each alternative is based 
B) develop plans to pursue the chosen alternative 
C) list alternative ways of reaching objectives 
D) choose the best alternative for reaching objectives 
E) put plans into action 
A) develop premises upon which each alternative is based 
B) develop plans to pursue the chosen alternative 
C) list alternative ways of reaching objectives 
D) choose the best alternative for reaching objectives 
E) put plans into action

Question 20

An organization's plans fail when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) corporate planning is not integrated into the total management system 
B) the plans developed need considerable effort to be realized 
C) responsibility for planning is vested in the planning department,as well as other departments 
D) financial projections and planning are not integrated 
E) too little is attempted at once in starting formal planning 
A) corporate planning is not integrated into the total management system 
B) the plans developed need considerable effort to be realized 
C) responsibility for planning is vested in the planning department,as well as other departments 
D) financial projections and planning are not integrated 
E) too little is attempted at once in starting formal planning

Exam 7: Principles of Planning

Suboptimization is the process of assigning subobjectives to the various people or units in the organization based on the organizational objectives.

The last step in the planning process is to ________.

It is important for an organization to ensure that the objectives set for its employees are ________.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary factor for a successful management by objectives (MBO)program?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for establishing quality objectives?

The targets toward which an open management system is directed are known as ________.

The process of determining how an organization can get where it wants to go and what it will do to accomplish its objectives is known as ________.

According to John F.Mee,which of the following points is an organizational objective for businesses?

Describe the steps in the planning process.

Tandem Industries is a cycle manufacturer.As part of its planning activities,it sets an objective to increase its market share by 5 percent within 3 years.This is an example of a(n)________.

The protective purpose of planning is to ________.

Which of the following is the last step in the management by objectives (MBO)process?

The affirmative purpose of planning is to minimize risk by reducing the uncertainties surrounding business conditions and clarifying the consequences of related management actions.

Which of the following is the first step in the management by objectives (MBO)process?

What is planning? What are the advantages and potential disadvantages of planning?

Which of the following refers to targets to be achieved within a time frame of five to seven years?

________ are techniques managers can use to help develop plans.

"To lower the rate of employee attrition within the organization by 5 percent through the use of effective employee retention and motivation techniques." Which of the following is a valid criticism of this objective?

Which of the following steps in the planning process should precede the others?

An organization's plans fail when ________.

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