Planning ( Theories And Approaches)

Question 1

It is the basic function of management

Answer 1

Planning

Question 2

This theory emphasizes a structured approach to planning and management, focusing on hierarchy, formal rules, and efficiency.

Answer 2

Classical Theory

Question 3

views organizations as interconnected systems
composed of various components that work together to
achieve overall objectives.

Answer 3

System theory

Question 4

This theory asserts that the
optimal course of action varies based on internal and external
circumstances, such as the organization’s size, culture,
technology, and market conditions.

Answer 4

Contingency theory

Question 5

emphasizes the human aspects of management,
focusing on the behaviors, motivations, and interactions of
individuals and groups within an organization.

Answer 5

behavioral theory

Question 6

A standard may be
defined as “a
quantitative or
qualitative
measuring device
designed to help
monitor the
performances of
people, capital
goods or
processes.”

Answer 6

Setting goals

Question 7

Is a crucial step for
organizing and guiding,
the successful completion
of engineering projects.
The process involves
outlining specific actions,
timelines, resources, and
risk management
strategies to achieve
project objectives
efficiently.

Answer 7

Creating plans

Question 8

In engineering management involves translating the strategic plan into actionable steps. This
stage ensures that the project goals and objectives set during the planning phase are executed
effectively.

Answer 8

Implementing

Question 9

A critical process for
evaluating the
effectiveness, progress,
and outcomes of the
plan as it is executed. It
helps ensure that the
plan remains on track,
identifies any necessary
adjustments, and
enables learning for
future projects.

Answer 9

Reviewing

Question 10

a document or the blueprint to
execute and handle an
organization’s marketing activity
according to a certain marketing
strategy

Answer 10

Marketing Plan

Question 11

a written document outlining the
quantity of production for a
company as a whole and on a
product family basis

Answer 11

Production plan

Question 12

a document that sums up the
present status of the organization’s
finances, analyzes financial needs
and suggests a course for financial activities

Answer 12

Financial plan

Question 13

a document that shows the human
resource needs of a company with
respect to quantity, and this is done
in terms of quantity and quality,
according to the needs for the
company’s strategic plan

Answer 13

Human Resource Management Plan

Question 14

plans with a time period of
less than one year. These
plans are mostly of concern
to first line supervisors

Answer 14

Short range plans

Question 15

plans which are expected to
take longer than one year.
These plans are mostly
carried out by the middle and
top level management

Answer 15

Long range plans

Question 16

plans that are repeated time and time again and focus on things that happen practically over and over.

Answer 16

Standing Plan

Question 17

plans that contain courses of action that are relatively unique and are probably going to be repeated, and that are specifically developed to be
implemented.

Answer 17

Single-use plan

Question 18

one of the most critical processes that enables individuals and an organization set out goals, define strategies, allocate resources, and work out the way to achieve their specific goals.

Answer 18

planning