$($a$)$ The following are multiple choice questions or simply True$/$False statements

$($i$)$ The affirmative purpose of planning is to increase the degree of organizational success. $($T$/$F$).$

$($ii$)$ Which of the following is not one of the purposes of planning:

$(2$ marks$)$

$($a$)$ systematic; $($b$)$ protective; $($c$)$ affirmative; $($d$)$ coordination; $($e$)$ fundamental.

$($iii$)$The following is a potential disadvantage of planning:

$(2$ marks$)$

$($a$)$ too much time may be spent on planning; $($b$)$ an inappropriate balance between planning and other managerial functions may occur; $($c$)$ some important activities may be neglected; $($d$)$ incorrect use of the planning function could work to the detriment of the organization; $($e$)$ all of the above.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($iv$)$The first major step in the planning process, is:

$($a$)$developing premises; $($b$)$ listing alternative ways of reaching organizational objectives; $($c$)$ stating organizational objectives; $($d$)$ developing plans to pursue chosen alternatives; $($e$)$ putting plans into action.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($v$)$ A subsystem is a system created as part of the process of the overall management system. $($T$/$F$)$

$(2$ marks$)$

$($vi$)$The purpose of the planning subsystem is to increase the effectiveness of the overall management system through which of the following:

$($a$)$systematizing the planning function; $($b$)$ more effective planning; $($c$)$ formalizing the planning process; $($d$)$ integrating the planning process; $($e$)$ none of the above. $(2$ marks$)$

$($b$)$ Name and briefly describe the three $(3)$ competing priorities in every project that are used to fine tune projects toward the most commercially successful outcome.

$(6$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ Name and briefly discuss $2$ major elements of strategy management process used in establishing organizational direction.

$(7$ marks$)$

$2.$

$($a$)$ Name and briefly explain the $3$ managerial skills.

$(9$ marks$)$

$($b$)$ Name and briefly describe the two$-$tier of corporate hierarchy and who appoints members to these $2-$tier of corporate hierarchy.

$(4$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ Name the three environmental levels analysis in strategic planning. $(6$ marks$)$

$($d$)$ In use of resources, managers are required to possess $2$ qualities. Briefly discuss these two $(2)$ qualities.

$(6$ marks$)$

$3.$

$($a$)$ Name $5$ advantages of planning to managers.

$($b$)$ Planning is a process comprising of $6$ steps, briefly describe the steps.

$(5$ marks$)$

$(6$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ Name the three duties of planners?

$(6$ marks$)$

$($d$)$ Describe two $(2)$ main ways in which the organizational structure affects organizational action.

$(4$ marks$)$

$($e$)$ Explain how the many roles of the Chief Executive Officer $($CEO$)$ relate to his$/$her roles as organizational planner?

$(4$ marks$)$

$4.$

$($a$)$ Illustrate the difference between strategic planning and tactical planning.

$(8$ marks$)$

$($b$)$ Name and briefly describe the $4$ main organization structures.

$(8$ marks$)$

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