Question 1

Organizational plans can be classified on the basis of all of the following characteristics,except on the basis of their ________.

Accepted Answer

A) breadth 
B) attainability 
C) specificity 
D) frequency of use 
A) breadth 
B) attainability 
C) specificity 
D) frequency of use

Question 2

The standard procedure to be followed by the human resources department of a company when initiating disciplinary action against an employee is an example of a standing plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An organization's mission states that it "is committed to reducing its environmental footprint"; but its facilities do not comply with statutory environmental regulations.This is an instance of how ________.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic goals help shape financial goals 
B) long-term goals differ from short-term goals 
C) an organizations stated goals need not be its real goals 
D) a company's real goals are derived from its mission statement 
A) strategic goals help shape financial goals 
B) long-term goals differ from short-term goals 
C) an organizations stated goals need not be its real goals 
D) a company's real goals are derived from its mission statement

Question 4

Which of the following is an assumption associated with traditional goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees will be more motivated to try to attain goals that they helped set. 
B) Organizational goals must not be communicated to lower level employees. 
C) Top managers know what is best because they see the "big picture." 
D) Organizational goals must not be broken down into individual goals. 
A) Employees will be more motivated to try to attain goals that they helped set. 
B) Organizational goals must not be communicated to lower level employees. 
C) Top managers know what is best because they see the "big picture." 
D) Organizational goals must not be broken down into individual goals.

Question 5

Most businesses have only the single goal of making profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

White Forest Financials is a small investment firm,operating in an extremely volatile environment.One of the company's two owners,David White,is of the opinion that it would be futile for the company to engage in formal planning as the business environment is constantly shifting.However,the co-owner,Marsha Forest,believes that planning is essential for the company's success.Who would you support? Why?

Accepted Answer

Marsha Forest is correct in her observat

Question 7

When uncertainty is high and managers must be flexible in order to respond to unexpected changes,directional plans are preferable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Long-term plans are defined as those with a time frame beyond ________.

Accepted Answer

A) seven years 
B) one year 
C) five years 
D) three years 
A) seven years 
B) one year 
C) five years 
D) three years

Question 9

Most company's goals can be classified as either ________ or ________.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic; financial 
B) operational; tactical 
C) social; economic 
D) strategic; operational 
A) strategic; financial 
B) operational; tactical 
C) social; economic 
D) strategic; operational

Question 10

Considering the above information,it can be determined that your plan must be ________,________,and ________.

Accepted Answer

A) operational; directional; rigid 
B) informal; unwritten; flexible 
C) strategic; general; rigid 
D) strategic; specific; flexible 
A) operational; directional; rigid 
B) informal; unwritten; flexible 
C) strategic; general; rigid 
D) strategic; specific; flexible

Question 11

A ________ is a broad statement of an organization's purpose that provides an overall guide to what organizational members think is important.

Accepted Answer

A) mission 
B) proposal 
C) project 
D) preamble 
A) mission 
B) proposal 
C) project 
D) preamble

Question 12

________ plans apply to the entire organization and establish the organization's overall goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Departmental 
B) Strategic 
C) Operational 
D) Specific 
A) Departmental 
B) Strategic 
C) Operational 
D) Specific

Question 13

The statement that all stores should be well maintained both inside and out is an example of a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) directional plan 
B) specific plan 
C) financial goal 
D) social goal 
A) directional plan 
B) specific plan 
C) financial goal 
D) social goal

Question 14

Dynamic environments require a flatter organizational hierarchy in order to plan effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Short-term plans are those covering one year or less.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is the best indicator of an organization's real goals?

Accepted Answer

A) organizational members' actions 
B) mission statement 
C) annual reports 
D) stock valuation 
A) organizational members' actions 
B) mission statement 
C) annual reports 
D) stock valuation

Question 17

Plans that encompass only the production or the sales goals of a company are termed ________ plans.

Accepted Answer

A) operational 
B) strategic 
C) informal 
D) financial 
A) operational 
B) strategic 
C) informal 
D) financial

Question 18

Considering the characteristics of well-written goals,which of the following would be a well-written goal for the above scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) To minimize costs,maximize profits,and maximize return on investment. 
B) To accelerate our growth to the maximum possible level over the next three years. 
C) To achieve a 25 percent growth in revenue,which is defined as the number of items sold multiplied by their price. 
D) To invoice merchandise worth $ 200,000,every month,for the next three years. 
A) To minimize costs,maximize profits,and maximize return on investment. 
B) To accelerate our growth to the maximum possible level over the next three years. 
C) To achieve a 25 percent growth in revenue,which is defined as the number of items sold multiplied by their price. 
D) To invoice merchandise worth $ 200,000,every month,for the next three years.

Question 19

________ involves defining the organization's goals,establishing strategies for achieving those goals,and developing plans to integrate and coordinate work activities.

Accepted Answer

A) Execution 
B) Logistics 
C) Planning 
D) Operations 
A) Execution 
B) Logistics 
C) Planning 
D) Operations

Question 20

In an uncertain environment,managers should develop plans that are specific,but flexible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Organizational plans can be classified on the basis of all of the following characteristics,except on the basis of their ________.

The standard procedure to be followed by the human resources department of a company when initiating disciplinary action against an employee is an example of a standing plan.

An organization's mission states that it "is committed to reducing its environmental footprint"; but its facilities do not comply with statutory environmental regulations.This is an instance of how ________.

Which of the following is an assumption associated with traditional goal setting?

Most businesses have only the single goal of making profits.

When uncertainty is high and managers must be flexible in order to respond to unexpected changes,directional plans are preferable.

Long-term plans are defined as those with a time frame beyond ________.

Most company's goals can be classified as either or .

Considering the above information,it can be determined that your plan must be ,,and .

A ________ is a broad statement of an organization's purpose that provides an overall guide to what organizational members think is important.

________ plans apply to the entire organization and establish the organization's overall goals.

The statement that all stores should be well maintained both inside and out is an example of a ________.

Dynamic environments require a flatter organizational hierarchy in order to plan effectively.

Short-term plans are those covering one year or less.

Which of the following is the best indicator of an organization's real goals?

Plans that encompass only the production or the sales goals of a company are termed ________ plans.

Considering the characteristics of well-written goals,which of the following would be a well-written goal for the above scenario?

________ involves defining the organization's goals,establishing strategies for achieving those goals,and developing plans to integrate and coordinate work activities.

In an uncertain environment,managers should develop plans that are specific,but flexible.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

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Exam 8: Foundations of Planning

Organizational plans can be classified on the basis of all of the following characteristics,except on the basis of their ________.

The standard procedure to be followed by the human resources department of a company when initiating disciplinary action against an employee is an example of a standing plan.

An organization's mission states that it "is committed to reducing its environmental footprint"; but its facilities do not comply with statutory environmental regulations.This is an instance of how ________.

Which of the following is an assumption associated with traditional goal setting?

Most businesses have only the single goal of making profits.

When uncertainty is high and managers must be flexible in order to respond to unexpected changes,directional plans are preferable.

Long-term plans are defined as those with a time frame beyond ________.

Most company's goals can be classified as either ________ or ________.

Considering the above information,it can be determined that your plan must be ________,________,and ________.

A ________ is a broad statement of an organization's purpose that provides an overall guide to what organizational members think is important.

________ plans apply to the entire organization and establish the organization's overall goals.

The statement that all stores should be well maintained both inside and out is an example of a ________.

Dynamic environments require a flatter organizational hierarchy in order to plan effectively.

Short-term plans are those covering one year or less.

Which of the following is the best indicator of an organization's real goals?

Plans that encompass only the production or the sales goals of a company are termed ________ plans.

Considering the characteristics of well-written goals,which of the following would be a well-written goal for the above scenario?

________ involves defining the organization's goals,establishing strategies for achieving those goals,and developing plans to integrate and coordinate work activities.

In an uncertain environment,managers should develop plans that are specific,but flexible.

Management and Organizations

Understanding Management: Constraints and Challenges

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing Change and Innovation

Strategic Management

Managerial Controls

Basic Organizational Design

Adaptive Organizational Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Teams

Understanding Individual Behavior

Managers and Communication

Motivating Employees

Managers As Leaders

Filters

Most company's goals can be classified as either or .

Considering the above information,it can be determined that your plan must be ,,and .