Question 1

What can Katelynn expect to be doing during the final step of the MBO process?

Accepted Answer

The final step of the MBO process is appraising overall performance, where the manager and employee evaluate the extent to which the goals were achieved and also assess the employee's overall performance.

Question 2

A(n) _____ is a cross-functional group of managers and employees who work together to gain a deeper understanding of a specific business issues, with the aim of presenting intimate insights that are issue related.

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The answer of A(n) _____ is a cross-functional group of...

Question 3

_____ define the action steps by which an organization intends to attain its strategic goals.

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The answer of _____ define the action steps by which...

Question 4

_____ is a method whereby managers and employees define goals for every department, project and person and use them to monitor subsequent performance.

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The answer of _____ is a method whereby managers and...

Question 5

In the MBO process, after the first step of setting objectives is accomplished, the next step that Katelynn should expect is:

Accepted Answer

After setting objectives, the next step in the MBO process is to develop action plans. This involves determining the specific steps that need to be taken to achieve the set objectives.

Question 6

_____ plans are developed to achieve a set of goals that are not likely to be repeated in the future.

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The answer of _____ plans are developed to achieve a...

Question 7

_____ plans are developed at the lower levels of the organization to specify action steps toward achieving operational goals and to support tactical plans.

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The answer of _____ plans are developed at the lower...

Question 8

_____ describes the organization's reason for existence.

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The answer of _____ describes the organization's reason for existence....

Question 9

A(n) _____ is a broadly stated definition of basic business scope and operations that distinguishes the organization from others of a similar type.

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The answer of A(n) _____ is a broadly stated definition...

Question 10

_____ plans are used to provide guidance for work-related tasks that are performed repeatedly within the organization.

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The answer of _____ plans are used to provide guidance...

Question 11

_____ and plans are the responsibilities of middle managers.

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The answer of _____ and plans are the responsibilities of...

Question 12

A(n) _____ is a desired future state that the organization attempts to realize.

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The answer of A(n) _____ is a desired future state...

Question 13

_____ are designed to help execute major strategic plans and to accomplish a specific part of the company's strategy.

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The answer of _____ are designed to help execute major...

Question 14

Broad statements describing where the organization wants to be in the future are called _____.

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The answer of Broad statements describing where the organization wants...

Question 15

Operational plans that focus on specific tasks and processes that help to meet tactical and strategic goals are developed by _____ managers and supervisors.

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The answer of Operational plans that focus on specific tasks...

Question 16

A(n) _____ is a blueprint for goal achievement and specifies the necessary resource allocations, schedules, tasks and other actions.

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The answer of A(n) _____ is a blueprint for goal...

Question 17

The act of determining the organization's goals and the means for achieving them is referred to as _____.

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The answer of The act of determining the organization's goals...

Question 18

The specific results expected from departments, work groups and individuals are the _____ goals.

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The answer of The specific results expected from departments, work...

Question 19

Katelynn can anticipate enjoying the advantages of MBO which include:

Accepted Answer

The advantages of MBO include all of the listed options, which are increased orientation toward goal achievement, improved performance at all company levels, and increased motivation among employees. Therefore, the best choice is E.

Question 20

Goals that define the outcomes that major departments must achieve in order for the organization to reach its overall goals are known as _____ goals.

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The answer of Goals that define the outcomes that major...

Quiz 7: Managerial Planning and Goal Setting