Question 1

"We have 125 qualified candidates for the quarterly training program but only 25 slots," said Bill Robbins, production manager. "In that case, randomly select 25, and we will train the other candidates later this year during the next rounds of training," said Jill Stern, division manager. By selecting the first 25 qualified candidates at random rather than examining each candidate's file to determine if more qualified candidates should be selected first, the managers are engaging in

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A)   ignoring.
B)   satisficing.
C)   favoring.
D)   optimizing.
E)   maximizing.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Typical strategic goals involve

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A)   updating the equipment used.
B)   increasing market share.
C)   estimating advertising expenditures.
D)   complying with civil rights laws.
E)   utilizing human resources.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The planning step known as monitoring and controlling performance

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A)   identifies the priorities and trade-offs among the goals and plans.
B)   involves managers continually monitoring the performance of their work units against the unit's goals and plans.
C)   is the first step taken by managers.
D)   suggests that managers need to restart the planning process after plans are implemented improperly.
E)   is the most important step in the planning process.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

________ is a condition that occurs when a decision-making group loses sight of its original purpose and a new, less important aim emerges.

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A)   Goal displacement
B)   Illusion of control
C)   Satisficing
D)   Brainstorming
E)   GroupthinkF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

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________ is a condition that occurs when a decision-making group loses sight of its original purpose and a new, less important aim emerges.

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