Unit 3-Catch Ball

What is the term used when senior management shares their strategic direction with the rest of the team?

• Isolate

• Finalize

• Socialize

• Maximize

What is the benefit of involving everyone in the decision-making process?

• It creates confusion

• It slows down the process

• It ensures buy-in from everyone

• It limits creativity

What is the analogy used to describe the decision-making process in the text?

• A triangle

• A square

• A circle

• A straight line

Why does the author suggest treating the decision-making process as a continuous cycle?

• To involve more people

• To avoid setting objectives

• To make it more complicated

• To eliminate the last-minute rush

What is the common issue mentioned regarding setting annual objectives?

• Lack of resources

• Lack of interest

• Lack of time

• Lack of competence

What is the author's suggestion for avoiding the delay in setting annual objectives?

• Hiring more employees

• Setting shorter deadlines

• Treating it as a continuous cycle

• Ignoring the objectives

What is the main goal of 'catch ball' according to the text?

• To create confusion

• To make quick decisions

• To get everyone involved

• To limit communication

What is the downside of the traditional approach to setting annual objectives?

• Lack of clarity

• Lack of objectives

• Lack of communication

• Lack of resources

What is the author's suggestion for ensuring that everyone is familiar with their objectives for the upcoming year?

• Involve more people in the process

• Don't share the objectives at all

• Wait until January to share the objectives

• Send reminders in December