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What is the time span for operational planning?
Less than one year
What is the primary difference between long term and short term planning?
Long term planning is strategic and can extend up to 15-20 years, short term planning usually covers one year
What defines proactive planning?
Taking action in advance of environmental changes
How does reactive planning differ from proactive planning?
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Why are short term plans made with reference to long term plans?
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What is the purpose of continuous scanning of the environment in proactive planning?
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What do procedures provide in the decision-making process?
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What is the primary role of a supervisor in relation to procedures?
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How do methods contribute to improving procedures?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives of human resource management?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between methods and procedures?
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What is the core benefit of having streamlined and sound procedures?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of human resource management?
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What are the three types of managerial skills mentioned in the text?
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How do methods contribute to achieving better productivity?
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Which of the following best describes technical skills?
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Which of the following statements is true about managerial skills?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of human resource management in the text?
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What is the purpose of evaluation of alternatives in the planning process?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a general category of resources in planning?
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What is the purpose of developing derivative/supportive plans after selecting the main plan?
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Why is scheduling important in the planning process?
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What role does programming play in developing plans?
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How are internal and external resources identified in the planning process?
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What is the first step in the planning process?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a factor in setting organizational objectives?
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What is the importance of defining departmental objectives?
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What are planning premises?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of an external planning premise?
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How are planning premises classified according to the text?
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