Management Chapter III and IV Quiz
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What is the main purpose of planning in an organization?

  • To establish goals and standards for controlling (correct)
  • To increase uncertainty
  • To discourage managers from looking ahead
  • To create unnecessary redundancy
  • Which type of plan describes the day-to-day running of the company?

  • Strategic plan
  • Tactical plan
  • Operational plan (correct)
  • Contingency plan
  • What are single use plans in the context of planning?

  • Plans designed for ongoing activities
  • Plans without a specific timeline
  • Plans created for events with a single occurrence (correct)
  • Plans that are constantly revised and updated
  • What is the purpose of ongoing plans in an organization?

    <p>To include policies for approaching problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of developing appropriate strategies in planning?

    <p>To provide direction to managers and non-managers alike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of operational plans (OP)?

    <p>They are created for events with a single occurrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of strategic planning?

    <p>Defining a mission and casting a vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between tactical planning and operational planning?

    <p>Tactical plans ask 'how', operational plans ask 'what'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is contingency planning essential?

    <p>When unexpected changes occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the important components of a strategic plan?

    <p>Mission, vision, and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step comes after 'Determining alternative course of Action' in the planning process?

    <p>Evaluating the alternatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of tactical planning?

    <p>Breaking down the strategic plan into actionable chunks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the foundation of planning consist of?

    <p>Desired outcomes and the difference between goals &amp; objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What scope does tactical planning typically cover?

    <p>One year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plans are made when something unexpected happens or when something needs to be changed?

    <p>Contingency planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of operational plans?

    <p>To support strategic planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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