Types of Planning and Goals
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Which of the following is NOT a type of standing plan?

  • Budgets (correct)
  • Rules
  • Policies
  • Procedures

    • What are standing plans primarily used for?

  • To create budgets for specific projects
  • To address unique situations that may arise
  • To monitor performance consistently over time (correct)
  • To implement temporary solutions

    • What defines a standard in a managerial context?

  • A qualitative measure designed to ensure improvement
  • A quantitative or qualitative measuring device (correct)
  • A fixed budget allocated for each project
  • A type of procedure used for performance assessment

    • Which of the following best describes a single-use plan?

    <p>A plan that is unique and unlikely to be repeated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are procedures designed to do?

    <p>Provide exact series of actions for a specific situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is an example of a plan related to a functional area?

    <p>Marketing plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes rules in a management context?

    <p>They are statements that either require or forbid certain actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential in a strategic plan?

    <p>Company or corporate mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the induction process for new employees?

    <p>Informing about company policies and responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is described as a training approach where trainees are placed in a simulated situation to make decisions?

    <p>Management Games</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of knowledge is primarily conveyed during the orientation of new employees?

    <p>Organizational Knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of case studies in a management context?

    <p>To enhance problem-solving communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which training technique involves pairing new employees with experienced workers?

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

    What is the purpose of the In-Basket method in training?

    <p>To expose trainees to multiple functions of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is designed to improve trainees' skills in human relations, supervision, and leadership?

    <p>Role Playing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sensitivity training primarily develop?

    <p>Awareness of behavioral patterns in oneself and others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of performance appraisal?

    <p>To establish job descriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of multiple management in executive training?

    <p>To create a junior board of directors for decision-making practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the purposes of a performance appraisal?

    <p>To influence employee performance positively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of planning is primarily the responsibility of lower management?

    <p>Operational planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a part of job knowledge that is shared with new employees?

    <p>Equipment usage and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does behavior modeling aim to achieve in trainees?

    <p>Showing effective behavior in problem situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the orientation, what aspect is NOT typically discussed with new employees?

    <p>Socializing opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method provides trainees with practical learning opportunities in their field?

    <p>On-the-job Experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does productivity measure in an organization?

    <p>The ability to produce more goods and services per unit of input.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which appraisal method involves the evaluator writing descriptive statements about the person being evaluated?

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

    What is the relationship between quality and productivity?

    <p>Higher quality typically leads to lower scrap and rework losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intermediate planning aim to support?

    <p>The strategic plan of an organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best defines a 'goal' within an organization?

    <p>A precise statement of results sought, quantified in time and magnitude where possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary outcome of increased productivity and quality?

    <p>Lower scrap and rework losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planning process is focused on determining the contributions of sub-units?

    <p>Intermediate planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if everyone in a firm is aware of the goals?

    <p>There is a big chance that everyone will contribute to realizing those goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one significant disadvantage of a functional organization?

    <p>Delays decisions requiring multiple departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a functional organization typically affect employee tasks?

    <p>Produces routine, non-motivating tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of a product or market organization?

    <p>It allows for high responsiveness to market changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage related to employee perspective in a functional organization?

    <p>Employees often have limited insight into organizational objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge arises in identifying responsibility within a functional organization?

    <p>It can be difficult to pinpoint which group is responsible for issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key features of a functional organizational structure?

    <p>Departments are organized based on functional activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a factor that might promote joining or forming a group within an organization?

    <p>Increased isolation from other departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of excessive functional specialization in an organization?

    <p>A routine work environment that may demotivate employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Planning

    • Intermediate Planning is done by middle management to determine sub-unit contributions with allocated resources.
    • Operational Planning performed by lower management focuses on accomplishing specific tasks on time and within available resources.
    • Standing Plans are used repeatedly and focus on recurring managerial situations.
      • Policies provide broad guidelines for making decisions in recurring situations.
      • Procedures describe the exact steps to take in a given situation.
      • Rules either require or forbid specific actions.
    • Single-use Plans are developed for unique situations unlikely to be repeated.
      • Budgets set projected expenditures for a specific activity and explain the source of funds.
      • Programs coordinate a large set of activities.

    Goals

    • Goal is a precise statement of results sought, often quantified in time and magnitude.
    • Standards are quantitative or qualitative measuring devices for monitoring performance of people, equipment or processes.

    Organizational Structures

    • Functional Organization: groups individuals engaged in the same functional activity (e.g., engineering or marketing) into one unit.
      • Advantages: Employees are excellent within their department, promotes high-quality problem-solving, in-depth skill specialization and development, and provides employees with career paths within functional departments.
      • Disadvantages: Poor communication and coordination between departments, decisions involving multiple departments pile up at top management level, specialized work can lead to routine and unmotivating tasks for employees, difficult to identify responsibility for problems, limited view of organizational goals for employees, and limited general management training opportunities.
    • Product or Market Organization: appropriate for large corporations with multiple product lines operating across related industries.
      • Advantages: Allows for flexibility and responsiveness to change, ensures in-basket and management games training for employees.

    Training Methods

    • Induction: Provides information about the company, duties, responsibilities, benefits, and company history.
    • Orientation: Introduces the employee to their immediate working environment and coworkers, discussing location, rules, equipment, procedures, training plans, and performance expectations.
    • Interpersonal Skills: Enhance human relations, supervision, and leadership through methods like role-playing, behavior modeling, sensitivity training, and transactional analysis.
    • Job Knowledge: Provides opportunities to learn through on-the-job experience, coaching, and understudy programs.
    • Organizational Knowledge: Expands understanding of the organization through position rotation and multiple management programs.

    Performance Appraisal -

    • Purpose: Influence employee performance and development, determine merit pay increases, plan future performance goals, assess training needs, and evaluate promotional potential.
    • Methods: Rating scales, essays, management by objectives, in-basket and management games

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    This quiz covers various types of planning, including intermediate, operational, standing, and single-use plans. It also explores the significance of goals, standards, and how they impact managerial decision-making. Test your knowledge on these essential management concepts!

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