Which One of the Following Is True of the Impact

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is true of the impact of formal planning on organizational performance?

• A) Formal planning is associated with positive financial results.
• B) Organizations that formally plan invariably outperform those that don't plan.
• C) The amount of planning done is more important to high performance than the quality of planning and implementation.
• D) Companies can start seeing the impact of formal planning on performance about a year after starting the planning process.

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Definitions:

Distinctiveness

The characteristic of standing out as distinct or unparalleled when contrasted with others.

Consistency

Refers to the quality of being uniform, stable, and unchanging over time.

Internal Causes

are reasons or factors within an organization that lead to a particular outcome or effect, often related to its processes, structures, or people.

Causal Attributions

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, influencing how they perceive and interact with the world.