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