Organization and Management Quiz

Which type of plan focuses on long-term goals of the organization?

• Operational plan

• Strategic plan

• Tactical plan

• Contingency plan

Tactical planning usually covers:

• Daily activities

• 3-5 years

• 1-2 years

• Emergencies only

Operational planning is primarily concerned with:

• Broad goals

• Mission development

• Day-to-day tasks

• Uncertainties

Benchmarking is best described as:

• Comparing with best practices of others

• Predicting market forecasts

• Creating scenarios

• Setting time-bound goals

Forecasting means:

• Comparing past performances

• Predicting future trends using data

• Imagining scenarios

• Setting SMART goals

Planning that develops strategies for multiple possible futures is called:

• Forecasting

• Scenario planning

• Contingency planning

• Strategic planning

Which plan prepares for unexpected events?

• Strategic plan

• Contingency plan

• Tactical plan

• Operational plan

Participatory planning involves:

• Only managers deciding

• Employees joining the planning process

• Ignoring stakeholders

• Competitor analysis

In SMART goals, "A" stands for:

• Achievable

• Accurate

• Accountable

• Active

The type of planning most connected to the vision and mission is:

• Operational

• Tactical

• Strategic

• Contingency