QUESTION How does an operational plan contribute to a company’s success? A) It depends on daily or weekly schedules and focuses on specific departments or employees. B) It determines the resources and the actions required to implement particular aspects of the organization’s main course of action for a 6-month to a 2-year time frame. C) […]
QUESTION Supervisory managers direct the tasks of nonmanagerial employees. Which of the following is true about the supervisors’ operational plans? A) They change on a daily basis. B) They look ahead one week to one year. C) They must be approved by top managers. D) They stem directly from the company’s vision. E) They bypass […]
QUESTION Janice is a supervisory manager in an office. Which objective would Janice’s operational plan NOT contain? A) Write annual performance reviews for nonmanagerial employees. B) Request professional development training for clerks and data entry personnel. C) Take corrective action to address personnel problems between workers. D) Evaluate nonmanagerial employees for possible promotion. E) Revise […]
QUESTION Which of the following statements is often true of a team characterized by group think? A) Team members come from different sectors of the company. B) Team members use a broad-minded approach when dealing with decisions and problems. C) Team members consider different ideas at great length before taking action. D) Team members have […]
QUESTION When conducting a SWOT analysis of an organization, which question can help management brainstorm for the weaknesses section of the analysis? A) What external changes present interesting possibilities? B) What aspect of the organization’s vision can be altered? C) What necessary skills do the organization’s employees currently lack? D) What does the organization offer […]
QUESTION Which one of these is NOT a primary benefit of planning? A) It helps a company cope with uncertainty. B) It helps a company keep employee morale high. C) It helps a company coordinate activities. D) It helps a company check on its progress. E) It helps a company think ahead. ANSWER Answer: […]
QUESTION Which tool helps to determine the strategic fit between an organization’s distinctive internal capabilities and the external possibilities relative to the business and economic environments? A) gap analysis B) operational plan C) organizational chart D) SWOT analysis E) strategic plan ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) A SWOT analysis assesses the organization’s internal strengths […]
QUESTION Cody is being considered for promotion from middle management to top management. He is unsure whether he is qualified for the position. He wants to ensure that he is an effective manager and not simply having success in the workplace because of his multiple promotions in the last few years. Although he’s never been […]
QUESTION Javier has had great success as a manager, leading the information technology department of a large corporation. His success has been attributed to his ability to create clear tactical plans that aid in executing the organization’s strategic vision. What type of manager is Javier? A) a chief executive officer B) a top manager C) […]
QUESTION Which of the following functions is one of the major functions of being a middle manager? A) implementing operational policies B) establishing organizational strategies C) making operational policies D) making organizational decisions E) hiring new employees ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Implementing policies and plans of top managers is a main function of […]
