Chapter 5 Quiz Answers PDF

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Quiz 5 questions and correct answers for Dr. Irby....

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CHAPTER 5 QUIZ 1. What is the primary objective of a plan? a. IT OUTLINES HOW GOALS ARE GOING TO BE MET. 2. A _____ is a single-use plan encompassing a variety of projects or activities. a. PROGRAM 3. A ______ is a st&ing plan that designates specific required action. a. RULE 4. _____ can be another term used for a goal. a. OBJECTIVE 5. The first three steps in planning his organization are (in the correct order) a. WRITING A MISSION STATEMENT & VISION STATEMENT & STRATEGIC PLANNING 6. The planning/control cycle has two control steps: (1) control the direction by comparing results with the plan & (2) control the direction by taking corrective action in two ways—namely, by a. CORRECTING DEVIATIONS IN THE PLAN BEING CARRIED OUT OR IMPROVING FUTURE PLANS. 7. While preparing a self-assessment of your job performance the previous year, you are required to list three goals for the coming year. You list the following as one of your goals: “I will triple sales in my territory by the end of the next fiscal year.” Based on the SMART criteria, what is the problem with this goal? a. IT IS NOT ATTAINABLE 8. ________ is the primary reason for an organization to adopt planning & strategic management. a. DEVELOPING MBO 9. Research on MBO shows that people are impelled to set more difficult goals when a. BOTH MANAGEMENT & SUBORDINATES PARTICIPATE. 10. ______ can help workers focus on critical problems, choices, & opportunities. a. PLANNING & STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT...