Question 1

As managers plan,they develop both goals and plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Operational plans are usually ________.

Accepted Answer

A) short term,directional,and standing 
B) short term,specific,and standing 
C) long term,directional,and single use 
D) long term,specific,and standing 
A) short term,directional,and standing 
B) short term,specific,and standing 
C) long term,directional,and single use 
D) long term,specific,and standing

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true regarding an organization's goals?

Accepted Answer

A) All organizations share the single goal of making profits. 
B) A single goal is more efficient than multiple goals for defining an organization's success. 
C) Using a single goal such as profit may result in unethical behaviors by employees. 
D) Long-term success is ensured if managers emphasize only one goal for an organization. 
A) All organizations share the single goal of making profits. 
B) A single goal is more efficient than multiple goals for defining an organization's success. 
C) Using a single goal such as profit may result in unethical behaviors by employees. 
D) Long-term success is ensured if managers emphasize only one goal for an organization.

Question 4

Several research studies have conclusively proven that planning organizations always outperform nonplanning organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The commitment concept says that plans should extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which aspect of planning refers to documents that outline how results are to be achieved?

Accepted Answer

A) goals 
B) plans 
C) objectives 
D) performance 
A) goals 
B) plans 
C) objectives 
D) performance

Question 7

When is the traditional top-down approach to planning most likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

A) when lower level employees develop plans 
B) when the plans focus on developing a large number of plans and carefully documenting them 
C) when the management avoids the use of a formal planning department 
D) when plans are developed that can actually be used by organizational members 
A) when lower level employees develop plans 
B) when the plans focus on developing a large number of plans and carefully documenting them 
C) when the management avoids the use of a formal planning department 
D) when plans are developed that can actually be used by organizational members

Question 8

Absence of planning does not inhibit the ability of departments and individuals to work together or organizations to move.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The above goal constitutes the ________ goal of the company.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

In a short essay,list and discuss six characteristics of well-designed goals.

Accepted Answer

(1)A well-designed goal should be writte

Question 11

Studies indicate that doing a good job planning and implementing those plans play a bigger part in high performance than does how much planning is done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The first step in goal setting is to evaluate available resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When making editorial decisions for his newspaper,Robert Downs mostly picks issues that are in line with his political beliefs and those that his advertisers approve of.For instance,he recently chose not to publish a story about how a large local manufacturer,one of the paper's biggest advertisers,was flouting environmental regulations.This indicates that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the company's strategic goals do not leave any room for interpretation 
B) the company's stated goals are not its real goals 
C) the company's goals are directional in nature 
D) the company's financial goals derive from its strategic goals 
A) the company's strategic goals do not leave any room for interpretation 
B) the company's stated goals are not its real goals 
C) the company's goals are directional in nature 
D) the company's financial goals derive from its strategic goals

Question 14

Which of the following is the first step in MBO?

Accepted Answer

A) The organization's overall objectives and strategies are formulated. 
B) Unit managers collaboratively set specific objectives for their units with their managers. 
C) Action plans are specified and agreed upon by managers and employees. 
D) Major objectives are allocated among divisional and departmental units. 
A) The organization's overall objectives and strategies are formulated. 
B) Unit managers collaboratively set specific objectives for their units with their managers. 
C) Action plans are specified and agreed upon by managers and employees. 
D) Major objectives are allocated among divisional and departmental units.

Question 15

Top executives are mainly involved in ________ planning.

Accepted Answer

A) functional 
B) operational 
C) strategic 
D) departmental 
A) functional 
B) operational 
C) strategic 
D) departmental

Question 16

In a short essay,describe the different classifications of plans.

Accepted Answer

Strategic plans are plans that apply to

Question 17

The commitment concept says that plans should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed 
B) be done for as long a time period as possible 
C) be done for as short a time period as possible 
D) not commit to specifically meeting the goals made when the plans were developed 
A) extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed 
B) be done for as long a time period as possible 
C) be done for as short a time period as possible 
D) not commit to specifically meeting the goals made when the plans were developed

Question 18

In the management by objectives (MBO)process of goal setting,goals are not well-defined,giving managers and employees more flexibility to respond to changing conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In traditional goal setting,goals set by top managers flow down through the organization and become subgoals for each organizational area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Long-term plans are those with a time frame beyond three years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

As managers plan,they develop both goals and plans.

Operational plans are usually ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding an organization's goals?

Several research studies have conclusively proven that planning organizations always outperform nonplanning organizations.

The commitment concept says that plans should extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed.

Which aspect of planning refers to documents that outline how results are to be achieved?

When is the traditional top-down approach to planning most likely to be effective?

Absence of planning does not inhibit the ability of departments and individuals to work together or organizations to move.

The above goal constitutes the ________ goal of the company.

In a short essay,list and discuss six characteristics of well-designed goals.

Studies indicate that doing a good job planning and implementing those plans play a bigger part in high performance than does how much planning is done.

The first step in goal setting is to evaluate available resources.

Which of the following is the first step in MBO?

Top executives are mainly involved in ________ planning.

In a short essay,describe the different classifications of plans.

The commitment concept says that plans should ________.

In the management by objectives (MBO)process of goal setting,goals are not well-defined,giving managers and employees more flexibility to respond to changing conditions.

In traditional goal setting,goals set by top managers flow down through the organization and become subgoals for each organizational area.

Long-term plans are those with a time frame beyond three years.

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

As managers plan,they develop both goals and plans.

Operational plans are usually ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding an organization's goals?

Several research studies have conclusively proven that planning organizations always outperform nonplanning organizations.

The commitment concept says that plans should extend far enough to meet those commitments made when the plans were developed.

Which aspect of planning refers to documents that outline how results are to be achieved?

When is the traditional top-down approach to planning most likely to be effective?

Absence of planning does not inhibit the ability of departments and individuals to work together or organizations to move.

The above goal constitutes the ________ goal of the company.

In a short essay,list and discuss six characteristics of well-designed goals.

Studies indicate that doing a good job planning and implementing those plans play a bigger part in high performance than does how much planning is done.

The first step in goal setting is to evaluate available resources.

Which of the following is the first step in MBO?

Top executives are mainly involved in ________ planning.

In a short essay,describe the different classifications of plans.

The commitment concept says that plans should ________.

In the management by objectives (MBO)process of goal setting,goals are not well-defined,giving managers and employees more flexibility to respond to changing conditions.

In traditional goal setting,goals set by top managers flow down through the organization and become subgoals for each organizational area.

Long-term plans are those with a time frame beyond three years.

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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