Nature of Managerial Planning Briefing

What is a goal described as in the context of managerial planning?

• A desired future state

• A current task

• A past achievement

• A random objective

Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic questions planning answers?

• What needs to be accomplished?

• When is the deadline?

• How much will it cost?

• Who will be responsible for it?

What must an organization determine before planning a course of action?

• The budget

• The objectives

• The competitors

• The market trends

What is the purpose of setting short-term deadlines?

• To increase the workload

• To ensure continued progress

• To reduce the number of tasks

• To avoid setting long-term goals

What is the importance of using quantitative terms in setting goals?

• To make goals vague

• To make goals specific and measurable

• To avoid setting deadlines

• To reduce employee workload

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good goal according to the text?

• It should be vague and broad.

• It should be linked to rewards.

• It should be unachievable.

• It should be set without a timeline.

What is the first step in the planning function of management?

• Establishment of planning premises

• Establishment of objectives

• Scheduling work hours

• Developing the mission for the organization

What is the purpose of establishing planning premises?

• To create a detailed budget

• To determine where one tends to deviate from actual plans

• To hire new employees

• To evaluate the performance of employees

Which of the following is NOT a type of planning premise?

• Internal

• External

• Financial

• Controllable

What is the purpose of taking subordinates into confidence when securing cooperation?

• To motivate them

• To increase their workload

• To reduce their responsibilities

• To evaluate their performance