Planning

Which of the following is a benefit of planning?

• Persistence

• Procrastination

• Confusion

• Disorganization

Which of the following is a benefit of planning?

• A) Direction

• B) Chaos

• C) Uncertainty

• D) Indecision

What does the 'T' in SMART goals stand for?

• Timely

• Tangible

• Transparent

• Tough

One way to bring about goal commitment is:

• Setting specific and challenging goals

• Ignoring feedback

• Avoiding deadlines

• Reducing accountability

Who is involved in an action plan according to the description?

• Team members

• Stakeholders

• Project manager

• All of the above

An action plan specifies the time period for accomplishing a goal when:

• It is created

• It is implemented

• It is reviewed

• It is completed

What is another accepted method of tracking progress?

• Gather and provide performance feedback

• Avoid feedback

• Set unrealistic goals

• Ignore performance

Match the following planning levels with their corresponding plans as shown in Exhibit 4.3:

• Top Management

• Operational Plans

• First-Level Managers

• Tactical Plans

• Middle Managers

• Vision and Mission

Top Management is responsible for the ________ statement.

• financial

• marketing

• operational

• technical

Explain 'Rules and regulations' in standing plans.

• specify what must happen or not happen.

• are flexible and can be changed frequently.

• are suggestions rather than mandates.

• are not necessary for organizational structure.