How Can Managers Effectively Plan When the External Environment Is

question 101

Multiple Choice

How can managers effectively plan when the external environment is continually changing?

• A)They should set general but rigid plans.
• B)They should be ready to change directions if environmental conditions warrant.
• C)They should continue to follow the set organizational plans as persistence will eventually pay off.
• D)They should only set short-term goals.

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Definitions:

Vroom-Jago Leadership Model

A leadership model that emphasizes on decision making and identifies how different leadership styles can be best matched to decision-making situations.

Effectiveness of Implementation

The degree to which strategies or plans are successfully executed to achieve desired outcomes.

Team Support

Assistance, encouragement, and resources provided to a group of individuals working together towards a common goal.

Subordinates

Individuals who are lower in rank or position in an organizational hierarchy and are subject to the authority of their superiors.