PMG1123 FOUNDATION OF PLANNING C3

Which of the following BEST describes planning?

• Suitable for unstructured problem

• Development of alternatives to solve the problems

• Working with and through people to accomplish goals

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  Setting the goals, establishing strategies and developing plans to integrate and coordinate work activities

Which one of the following is NOT the purpose of planning?

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  Appraise the result of the direction

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  Minimizes waste and redundancy

• Provide direction

• Set the standards for controlling

Which one of the following is TRUE about formal planning?

• Applied on a short-term basis

• Often used in small a organization

• Written and detailed information

• Little or no sharing of goals with others

Which one of the following is NOT TRUE about formal planning?

• Applied on a long term basis

• Often used in a larger organization

• Written and detailed information

• Often used in a minor organization

What are the important elements involved in planning?

• Plan and action

• Goals and plan

• Goals and mission

• Plan and decision

" Described as the desired outcome or target." This statement refers to

• Goals

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  Decision

• Plans

• Mission

______ are plans that clearly defined and leave no room for interpretation

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  Single use plans

• Directional plans

• Standing plans

• Specific plans

The purpose _____ is to ensure that the organization is both effective and efficient in its activities

• Planning

• Controlling

• Organizing

• Leading

All of the following are considered as the characteristics of well-designed goals EXCEPT

• Clear as to the time frame

• Written in terms of outcomes, not actions

• Measurable and quantifiable

• Complexity of task

Which one is considered a financial goal in the organization?

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  Fully utilized resources

• Financial Performance

• Meet customers demands

• Give gifts to the customers