Chapter 8 Quiz

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Which of the following would be considered a digital​ tool?

Google Analytics

Which of the following is true concerning the​ planning-performance relationship?

At least four years of formal planning is required before it begins to affect performance.

Which of the following would be the best example of a​ well-written goal?

Cut costs by​ 10% during the next 12 months.

Which of the following describes the management function of​ planning?

Defining the​ organization's goals, establishing strategies for achieving those​ goals, and developing plans to integrate and coordinate work activities

A​ ________ plan sets forth general​ guidelines, whereas a​ ________ plan is clearly defined and leaves no room for interpretation.

Directional ;Specific

The commitment concept relates to the​ ________ of plans.

Time Frame

All of the following would be important elements of management by objectives​ (MBO) EXCEPT the​ ________.

autonomous establishment of specific objectives by department members

When Walmart gathers information about what Target is doing so as to be more​ proactive, Walmart is engaged in​ ________.

competitor intelligence

The traditional approach to planning​ ________.

often uses a formal planning departments to help write plans with top management

​_______ goals are those that an organization actually pursues.

real

Kendra is a marketing manager in an electronics firm. As​ such, she is responsible for development of the​ firm's marketing​ plan, which is a type of​ ________ plan.

Operational Plan

​_______ are documents that outline how objectives will be​ met; _______ are desired outcomes or targets.

Plans;Goals

Which of the following is the first step a manager should take during the​ goal-setting process?

Reviewing the​ organization's mission or purpose

Alexis has developed an advertising campaign for a new toy her company is introducing in the​ fall, and the campaign will run through the Christmas holidays. This would be an example of a​ ________ plan.

Single-Use Plan

The nondiscrimination policy of a university is an example of which type of​ plan?

Standing Plan

​A(n) ________ plan is designed to be used when the same situation occurs​ repeatedly, whereas a​ ________ plan is intended to meet the needs of a unique situation.

Standing;Single-use

In which step of the MBO​ (management by​ objectives) process are major organizational objectives allocated among divisional and departmental​ units?

Step 2

Nelco Company has developed a​ long-range plan that charts a direction and sets goals for the​ company's future growth. What type of plan has Nelco​ developed?

Strategic

What time frame does a​ short-term plan​ cover?

One year or less

Some plans apply to the entire​ organization, whereas other plans encompass only a functional area. This illustrates how plans differ in terms of their​ ________.

Breadth

In terms of the planning​ process, the targets or ends that managers intend to pursue are known as​ ________.

Goals

Which of the following statements is true concerning planning in dynamic​ environments?

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

​A(n) _______ is a broad statement of an​ organization's purpose that provides an overall guide to what its members think is important.

Mission

Which of the following are likely to be most directly involved with strategic​ planning?

Top Executives

After meeting with the general manager of a large automotive dealership and being apprised of the​ dealership's goals for growth and revenue during the coming fiscal​ year, Jon, the sales​ manager, establishes the overall sales goals for the​ organization, including sales quotas for each of his salespeople. This is an example of​ ________.

Traditional goal setting


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