Foundations of Planning: Criticisms and Reasons
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What is the purpose of a mission statement in an organization?

  • To replace intuition and creativity
  • To focus on today's success
  • To reinforce success which may lead to failure
  • To identify the organization's purpose (correct)
  • What is a criticism of formal planning?

  • It creates rigidity (correct)
  • It focuses on tomorrow's survival
  • It reinforces success which prevents failure
  • It replaces intuition and creativity
  • Which step in the strategic management process involves SWOT analysis?

  • Step 4: Implementing strategies
  • Step 2: External Analysis (correct)
  • Step 3: Internal Analysis
  • Step 1: Defining the mission
  • What does a growth strategy in an organization involve?

    <p>Expanding the number of markets served or products offered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of planning in an organization?

    <p>Today's success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can formal planning not replace intuition and creativity according to the text?

    <p>It reinforces success which may lead to failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of integration occurs when an organization becomes its own distributor?

    <p>Forward integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy involves an organization serving the same clients by offering the same product or service?

    <p>Stability strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of a renewal strategy in an organization?

    <p>To address declining organizational performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does related diversification involve?

    <p>Combining with companies in different but related industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of integration occurs when an organization becomes its own supplier?

    <p>Backward integration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In goal-setting, what does 'Management by Objectives' emphasize?

    <p>Performance feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of building in feedback mechanisms when setting goals?

    <p>To assess goal progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of time frame, how are short-term and long-term plans defined?

    <p>By the number of months or years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between directional plans and specific plans?

    <p>Directional plans provide general guidelines while specific plans offer detailed steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plan offers guidance for activities performed repeatedly?

    <p>Standing plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a plan is specific or more general?

    <p>The level of detail in the plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do single-use plans refer to in the context of planning?

    <p>Plans specifically designed for unique situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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