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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of strategic planning?

<p>Defining a mission and casting a vision (D)</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' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is contingency planning essential?

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

What are the important components of a strategic plan?

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

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

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

What is the primary focus of tactical planning?

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

What scope does tactical planning typically cover?

<p>One year (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of operational plans?

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

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