1-The manager of Follicle, a salon and spa, believes that the techniques they have followed for generations are superior to the latest techniques that are scientifically proven to be more effective. He fears that the use of new techniques may lead to failure and continues to use the existing techniques. In this scenario, which of the following barriers to goal setting and planning is most evident?
a. Inappropriate goal setting
b. Improper reward system
c. Resistance to change
d. Reluctance to establish goals
2- Friendly Faces, a not-for-profit organization, sets a target to feed 100 children every day for one year. Rehaan, the local resources manager, is given the responsibility of achieving this goal. In keeping with the guidelines of tactical planning, Rehaan plans to first identify 100 children who could benefit from this project. Rehaan’s plan is an example of a _____.
a. long-range plan
b. contingency plan
c. single-use plan
d. tactical plan
3- Horizontal consistency of goals means that:
a. goals should be agreed upon by all levels of management.
b. strategic, tactical, and operational goals must agree with one another.
c. goals should have a definite timeline.
d. goals should be consistent from one department to the next.
4- Weather Watches, a watch manufacturing company, faces a lot of problems while planning and setting goals as its competitors’ technology is constantly developing. It too has to upgrade the technology it uses to keep up with its competitors. Which of the following barriers to goal setting and planning does Weather Watches face?
a. Resistance to change
b. A dynamic and complex environment
c. An improper reward system
d. Reluctance to establish goals