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What is a primary purpose of planning in management?
What is a primary purpose of planning in management?
- To provide direction and reduce uncertainty (correct)
- To gain immediate profits without any long-term vision
- To rely solely on intuition rather than structured processes
- To encourage spontaneous decision-making among employees
Which of the following describes a characteristic of effective goals?
Which of the following describes a characteristic of effective goals?
- Goals that are unrealistic and unchallenging
- Goals that are not linked to any rewards
- Goals that are specific and measurable within a defined time period (correct)
- Goals that are vague and open to interpretation
What does traditional goal setting assume about top managers?
What does traditional goal setting assume about top managers?
- They are the best at developing specific performance objectives
- They possess a comprehensive understanding of the organization's overall strategy (correct)
- They lack sufficient insight into lower-level operations
- They should make all decisions without employee input
In the context of management by objectives, what is a critical step in the process?
In the context of management by objectives, what is a critical step in the process?
How does planning help in minimizing waste and redundancy?
How does planning help in minimizing waste and redundancy?
Flashcards
Why Planning provides direction
Why Planning provides direction
Planning helps guide managers and employees by outlining a clear path to follow.
Planning reduces uncertainty
Planning reduces uncertainty
By anticipating changes and creating solutions, planning reduces uncertainty and helps managers prepare for the future.
Planning minimizes waste
Planning minimizes waste
Planning helps eliminate waste and unnecessary actions by ensuring everyone works towards the same goals.
Planning establishes control standards
Planning establishes control standards
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Management by Objectives (MBO)
Management by Objectives (MBO)
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Study Notes
Importance of Planning
- Planning provides direction for both managers and non-managerial employees.
- It reduces uncertainty by prompting managers to anticipate future changes and develop solutions.
- Planning minimizes waste and duplication of effort.
- It establishes goals and benchmarks for controlling performance.
Goals and Goal Setting
- Goals are desired outcomes for individuals, teams, or the entire organization.
- Effective goals are:
- Specific and measurable
- Defined within a specific timeframe
- Cover crucial areas of results
- Challenging yet achievable
- Linked to rewards
Approaches to Goal Setting
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Traditional Goal Setting:
- Top-down approach; senior management defines objectives, then broken down.
- Assumes top managers have the best overall vision.
- Goals become progressively more specific as they move through organizational levels.
- Interpretation and implementation vary depending on individual managers.
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Management by Objectives (MBO):
- Collaborative process; objectives are set jointly by managers and subordinates.
- Progress towards objectives is regularly reviewed.
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Description
This quiz covers the importance of planning and effective goal setting in organizations. It discusses how planning provides direction, reduces uncertainty, and establishes performance benchmarks. Additionally, it explores different approaches to goal setting, including traditional methods and their implications.
