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Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)
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The ______ barked
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Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:
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What is the primary purpose of setting SMART goals in business planning?
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Which of the following types of plans is developed to implement strategic plans?
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What characteristic distinguishes long-range planning from short-range planning?
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What is a key feature of operational plans within business management?
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Which of the following statements about policies in business planning is true?
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What is the purpose of contingency planning?
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Which of the following best describes benchmarking?
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What are core competencies?
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What does SWOT analysis primarily aim to achieve?
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What is the risk associated with a rolled over budget?
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What is qualitative forecasting based on?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the PEST analysis framework?
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What is scenario planning primarily concerned with?
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What role do project managers play in organizations?
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What does ongoing internal analysis in SWOT help identify?
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Questions
- Multiple choice questions can have one or more correct answers.
- When answering multiple-choice questions, carefully read all options and select all that apply.
Sentence Completion
- The blank in the sentence completion question should be filled with the most appropriate word or phrase.
- The sentence should be grammatically correct and make sense after filling in the blank.
Matching Questions
- Matching questions require pairing items from two lists.
- The items on each list should be related in some way.
- Match each item on the first list to the most appropriate item on the second list.
SMART Goals
- Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Based
- Specific goals are narrow and focused, crucial for effective planning
- Measurable goals allow for tracking progress and success
- Achievable goals are realistic within a given timeframe
- Relevant goals align with personal values and long-term aspirations
- Time-Based goals set clear deadlines, encouraging ambition
- Lack of goals can lead to a lack of direction, wasted resources, and confused employees
Planning Approaches
- Long-range plans are typically developed by high-level managers and cover an extended period
- Short-range plans are often managed by low-level managers and address near-term objectives
- Strategic plans encompass the entire organization, providing a long-term vision and framework for resource allocation
- Tactical plans implement strategic plans and guide the immediate use of resources
- Operational plans address short-term needs and are specific to tasks or timeframes
- Policies provide broad guidelines for decision-making in specific situations, such as hiring, firing, or promotions
- Procedures outline the exact actions to be taken in specific situations, often referred to as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Budgets are single-use plans that allocate resources to specific activities, projects, or programs
- Rolled-over budgets carry forward the previous year's budget with incremental adjustments, potentially leading to overspending, underspending, or wasted resources
Planning Tools and Techniques
- Forecasting predicts future events, often relying on expert opinions in qualitative forecasting
- Contingency planning prepares alternative courses of action in case of unexpected challenges
- Scenario planning is long-term contingency planning that identifies potential future scenarios and outlines actions for each
- Benchmarking compares current performance with external and internal entities to identify areas for improvement
- Project managers oversee project objectives and ensure everyone stays on track
SWOT Analysis
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats are analyzed to maximize potential and mitigate risks
- Internal factors include Strengths and Weaknesses, highlighting an organization's core competencies
- Core competencies are unique strengths, such as expertise, technology, or distribution channels
- External factors include Opportunities and Threats, influenced by macroeconomic and industry environment conditions
- Macroeconomic factors encompass technology, government regulations, demographics, global economy, and environment
- Industry environment factors include suppliers, competitors, and customers
- Internal analysis examines organizational capabilities to identify strengths and weaknesses
- External analysis identifies opportunities and threats, which can inform strategic goals
- The goal of SWOT analysis is to develop strategies that leverage strengths and opportunities while minimizing the impact of weaknesses and threats
PEST Analysis
- Political, Economic, Socio-Cultural, and Technological factors are analyzed to understand environmental influences
- Political Environment includes laws, regulations, and government policies
- Economic Environment is influenced by customer spending, resource availability, and investment capital
- Socio-Cultural Environment reflects norms, customs, social values, and gender roles
- Technological Environment encompasses technological developments and potential disruptions
Porter's Five Forces
- Suppliers have bargaining power based on their ability to influence prices or supply
- Buyers have bargaining power based on their ability to negotiate prices or switch suppliers
- Rivalry between competitors affects pricing strategies and market share
- New entrants can disrupt established markets with new offerings
- Substitute products provide alternative choices for consumers, potentially impacting demand
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Test your knowledge of programming languages and their primary usages with this quiz. Match various languages with the correct tasks they are most commonly associated with. Each question is designed to reinforce your understanding of programming concepts.