Question 1

The basic purpose of planning is to leave commitments open by maintaining slack resources.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

A(n) lists the specific steps, people, resources, and time period for accomplishing a goal.

Accepted Answer

An action plan provides a detailed outline of the specific steps, people, resources, and time period for accomplishing a goal.

Question 3

Who is responsible for the creation of tactical plans?

Accepted Answer

Middle managers are responsible for the creation of tactical plans. They are responsible for implementing the strategies developed by top management and translating them into specific goals and actions for lower-level managers and employees. Team leaders may be involved in the development of tactical plans, but ultimately, it is the responsibility of the middle managers to create these plans. Lower-level managers may be responsible for executing the tactical plans, but they typically do not have the authority to create them. Staff advisors may provide input and recommendations, but they are not ultimately responsible for creating the plans.

Question 4

can help organizations to maintain flexibility as they plan.

Accepted Answer

Options-based planning involves developing multiple scenarios and options for achieving goals, which allows for flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing circumstances. This can help organizations maintain flexibility as they plan.

Question 5

Which of the following is a commonly used method for increasing goal commitment?

Accepted Answer

Making goals public is a commonly used method for increasing goal commitment as it increases the sense of accountability and responsibility for achieving the goal among employees.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of S.M.A.R.T. goals?

Accepted Answer

Synergistic is not one of the characteristics of SMART goals. The acronym stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely.

Question 7

For options-based planning to work, the organization must .

Accepted Answer

Options-based planning requires having slack resources, which are unused resources that can be allocated to new projects or initiatives. This allows the organization to have the flexibility to pursue different options and adapt to changing circumstances. Without slack resources, the organization may not have the capacity to pursue different options or may face constraints in implementing new initiatives. Cross-functional teams, broad spans of management, tall organizational structures or decentralization are not necessarily required for options-based planning, although they may support the implementation of this approach in certain contexts.

Question 8

The goal of a company was to reduce the expenses incurred by the sales force. A manager examining weekly expense sheets would be using which of the accepted methods for tracking progress toward goal achievement?

Accepted Answer

Providing feedback is identified as one of two major approaches to tracking progress toward goal attainment. This manager is providing data useful for determining progress in relation to sales productivity and cost containment.

Question 9

A department store is experiencing greater than usual losses due to theft and management wants it stopped. Middle management decided to hire a security company to study the problem and develop the best plan for dealing with it. Middle management have implemented a(n) plan.

Accepted Answer

Tactical plans are plans created and implemented by middle managers that specify how the company will use resources, budgets, and people over the next six months to two years to accomplish specific goals within its mission statement.

Question 10

Which of the following is an accepted method for tracking progress toward goal achievement?

Accepted Answer

Gathering and providing performance feedback is an accepted method for tracking progress toward goal achievement. This allows individuals or organizations to evaluate their progress towards their goals and make adjustments as necessary. Setting response and stimulus goals is a method for defining goals, while operant and classical conditioning are techniques for changing behavior. Mechanistic and dynamic feedback and data warehousing and mining are not methods for tracking progress toward goal achievement.

Question 11

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Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following is a commonly used method for increasing goal commitment?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging worker participation in goal setting is a commonly used method for increasing goal commitment. When employees are involved in the goal-setting process, they are more likely to feel ownership and commitment towards the goals. Keeping goals private, setting ethical goals, and using ombudsman to set goals are not commonly used methods for increasing goal commitment.

Question 13

planning keeps options open by making small, simultaneous investments in many alternative plans.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes options-based planning, which involves investing in multiple plans to keep options open.

Question 14

According to the S.M.A.R.T. guidelines, goals should be .

Accepted Answer

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. None of the options listed match with the SMART criteria.

Question 15

What type of planning would be used to create the festivities necessary to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of a furniture manufacturer?

Accepted Answer

A single-use plan is a type of planning that is used for a specific and one-time purpose, such as organizing an event, in this case, the 100-year anniversary celebrations of the furniture manufacturer. It involves setting goals, developing strategies, allocating resources, and establishing timelines for achieving the desired outcome. A single-use plan is suitable for short-term and non-recurring activities, and it helps ensure that the event runs smoothly and meets the intended objectives.

Question 16

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Accepted Answer

Planning is most effective when the goals and action plans at the bottom and middle levels of the organization support those at the top level.

Question 17

An Australian manufacturer of surfboards wants to increase awareness of its brand in the U.S. market. A
Plan to accomplish this objective might be to host a series of surfboard competitions in California .

Accepted Answer

The plan to host a series of surfboard competitions in California is a specific and measurable tactic that is designed to achieve the objective of increasing awareness of the Australian surfboard brand in the U.S. market. Therefore, it is a tactical plan.

Question 18

A manufacturer of suntan lotion could set a(n)----goal to increase revenues by 8 percent over the next five years and a(n)-----goal to increase sales next June in the Miami Beach area by 3 percent.

Accepted Answer

A distal goal refers to a long-term objective, such as increasing revenues by 8 percent over five years, while a proximal goal is a short-term objective, like increasing sales by 3 percent next June in a specific area.

Question 19

The most popular approach to increasing goal commitment is .

Accepted Answer

Participative goal setting leads to higher goal commitment and is the most popular approach to achieving commitment.

Question 20

According to the S.M.A.R.T. guidelines, goals should be .

Accepted Answer

The S.M.A.R.T. guidelines state that goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Out of the options given, only "timely" aligns with the "T" in S.M.A.R.T. "Aggregated" and "reliable" are not part of the guidelines, while "motivated" is too subjective and not specific enough.

Quiz 5: Planning and Decision Making

The basic purpose of planning is to leave commitments open by maintaining slack resources.

A(n) lists the specific steps, people, resources, and time period for accomplishing a goal.

Who is responsible for the creation of tactical plans?

can help organizations to maintain flexibility as they plan.

Which of the following is a commonly used method for increasing goal commitment?

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of S.M.A.R.T. goals?

For options-based planning to work, the organization must .

The goal of a company was to reduce the expenses incurred by the sales force. A manager examining weekly expense sheets would be using which of the accepted methods for tracking progress toward goal achievement?

A department store is experiencing greater than usual losses due to theft and management wants it stopped. Middle management decided to hire a security company to study the problem and develop the best plan for dealing with it. Middle management have implemented a(n) plan.

Which of the following is an accepted method for tracking progress toward goal achievement?

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Which of the following is a commonly used method for increasing goal commitment?

planning keeps options open by making small, simultaneous investments in many alternative plans.

According to the S.M.A.R.T. guidelines, goals should be .

What type of planning would be used to create the festivities necessary to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of a furniture manufacturer?

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An Australian manufacturer of surfboards wants to increase awareness of its brand in the U.S. market. A Plan to accomplish this objective might be to host a series of surfboard competitions in California .

A manufacturer of suntan lotion could set a(n) ----goal to increase revenues by 8 percent over the next five years and a(n) -----goal to increase sales next June in the Miami Beach area by 3 percent.

The most popular approach to increasing goal commitment is .

According to the S.M.A.R.T. guidelines, goals should be .

Quiz 5: Planning and Decision Making

The basic purpose of planning is to leave commitments open by maintaining slack resources.

A(n) lists the specific steps, people, resources, and time period for accomplishing a goal.

Who is responsible for the creation of tactical plans?

can help organizations to maintain flexibility as they plan.

Which of the following is a commonly used method for increasing goal commitment?

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of S.M.A.R.T. goals?

For options-based planning to work, the organization must .

The goal of a company was to reduce the expenses incurred by the sales force. A manager examining weekly expense sheets would be using which of the accepted methods for tracking progress toward goal achievement?

A department store is experiencing greater than usual losses due to theft and management wants it stopped. Middle management decided to hire a security company to study the problem and develop the best plan for dealing with it. Middle management have implemented a(n) plan.

Which of the following is an accepted method for tracking progress toward goal achievement?

54. Top management is responsible for developing long-term that make clear how the company will serve Customers and position itself against competitors in the next two to five years.

Which of the following is a commonly used method for increasing goal commitment?

planning keeps options open by making small, simultaneous investments in many alternative plans.

According to the S.M.A.R.T. guidelines, goals should be .

What type of planning would be used to create the festivities necessary to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of a furniture manufacturer?

53. Planning works best when the goals and action plans at the of the organization support the goals and action plans at the of the organization.

An Australian manufacturer of surfboards wants to increase awareness of its brand in the U.S. market. A Plan to accomplish this objective might be to host a series of surfboard competitions in California .

A manufacturer of suntan lotion could set a(n) ----goal to increase revenues by 8 percent over the next five years and a(n) -----goal to increase sales next June in the Miami Beach area by 3 percent.

The most popular approach to increasing goal commitment is .

According to the S.M.A.R.T. guidelines, goals should be .

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