Quiz 3 MGMT 300
___ is the process of choosing a solution from available alternatives
Decision making
Management by objectives is a two-step process in which managers and their employees discuss possible goals and then meet regularly to review progress toward the accomplishment of those goals.
False
Planning is a three-step process which involves first setting goals, next developing effective action plans, and finally tracking progress toward goal achievement.
False
The two approaches to maintaining flexibility in organizations while they plan are outcome-based planning and change-based planning.
False;
The organization's vision must regularly change to adapt to changes in the environment over time
False; One of the defining characteristics of an organizational vision is that it should be enduring.
S.M.A.R.T. goals are Specific, Meaningful, Active, Reachable, and Timely.
False; S.M.A.R.T. goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely.
Developing a vision and mission statement is the sole responsibility of middle management.
False; this is the responsibility of top managers
Who is responsible for the creation of tactical plans?
Middle managers
There are three kinds of ___ plans; single-use, standing, and budget plans
Operational
Which of the following is NOT one of the rules for effective brainstorming?
Select an open-minded group leader
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of S.M.A.R.T. goals?
Synergistic;
Both proximal and distal goals are used to provide additional motivation and rewards for employees
True
For planning to be effective, workers need a specific, challenging goal as well as regular feedback to track their progress.
True
Tactical plans specify how a company will use resources, budgets, and people to accomplish specific goals within its mission.
True
The term decision making is used to refer to the process of choosing a solution from available alternatives.
True
Which of the following is one of the six steps in the rational decision-making process?
Weight the criteria
The most popular approach to increasing goal commitment is
encouraging workers' participation in goal setting
For options-based planning to work, the organization must ____.
have slack resources
Which of the following is NOT a step in the management by objectives (MBO) process?
jointly develop operational plans;
One of the benefits of planning is how it:
does none of these