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Which one of the following best describes planning?

Setting goals and developing plans to achieve them (correct)

Ad hoc decision-making without any goals

Informal decision-making process

Unstructured approach to problem-solving

What is the difference between formal and informal planning?

Formal planning is systematic and involves written goals, while informal planning is spontaneous and does not involve written goals (correct)

Formal planning is a long-term process, while informal planning is a short-term process

Formal planning is a short-term process, while informal planning is a long-term process

Formal planning is spontaneous and does not involve written goals, while informal planning is systematic and involves written goals

What are the purposes of planning?

To control employees and restrict their actions

To create unnecessary bureaucracy and paperwork

To set goals, guide decision-making, and provide a sense of direction (correct)

To limit creativity and innovation

Why is it important to know an organization's stated and real goals?

To align individual and organizational goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of the means-end chain?

A process that links goals at one level to goals at a higher level Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following best describes formal planning?

A structured and systematic approach to planning Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between planning and performance, according to studies?

Planning has a positive impact on performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of management by objectives (MBO)?

A goal-setting process that involves collaboration between managers and employees Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of plans that organizations might have?

Strategic, tactical, and operational plans Signup and view all the answers

How does traditional goal setting work?

It involves setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals Signup and view all the answers