Organizational Planning Quiz

False (B)

Achieving Organizational Goals

<p>Continuous</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Achieving Organizational Goals = Focus on pre-determined goals Futuristic = Analyzes the future Establishes Standards for Controlling = Provides basis for evaluating performance Involves Decision Making = Choosing the best course of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A comprehensive plan to achieve organizational objectives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To monitor whether plans are being implemented and activities are performed according to schedule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Objectives = Goals that activities work toward Rules = Specific statements explaining what must be done Budget = Statement of expected results expressed numerically Methods = Ways of performing tasks considering objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Setting Objectives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Inflexibility, reduced creativity, high costs, and no guarantee of success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Objectives = Specific goals an organization wants to achieve Premises = Assumptions made about the future environment Evaluating Alternatives = Assessing pros and cons of options Selecting an Alternative = Choosing the most suitable course of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>rigid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Planning clarifies objectives, guiding employees towards goals. Without planning, work becomes chaotic.

Planning helps anticipate change and prepare for potential issues. Uncertainty can't be fully eliminated, but planning helps prepare for it.

Planning coordinates departmental efforts, reducing confusion and promoting smooth workflow.

Planning encourages creative thinking and new approaches to challenges.

Planning involves choosing among available options and determining the best course of action from various alternatives.

These are the goals that activities work toward. They are the end results of each activity.

This is a comprehensive plan to achieve organizational objectives.

These are general statements that guide thinking or channel efforts in a specific direction.

These are the required steps established in advance to address future conditions.

This is a statement of expected results, expressed numerically.

Clear and specific goals an organization aims to achieve.

Assumptions about the future environment that are crucial for effective planning.

Multiple approaches to achieving an objective.

Analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative course of action.

Choosing the most suitable course of action from among the alternatives.

Plans may be too inflexible and difficult to change when circumstances change.

Focusing solely on established plans can limit creativity and innovation.

Developing and implementing complex plans requires significant resources.