Planning helps managers and organizations to stay ahead of the competition by creating a performance-oriented sense of direction, making sure the most important things get attention first, ensuring that all resources are used to best advantage, and anticipating problems and opportunities so they can be dealt with in the best way.

Which of the following statements best distinguishes between procedures and policies?

__________ is one of the “Big Five” personality traits that reflects the degree to which someone is responsible, dependable, and careful.

__________ is the decision making stage at which people assemble the facts and information that will be helpful for problem solving.

Which one of the following alternatives lists the planning steps in proper order?

“If the price index moves from 107 to 110, the rate of inflation is ____%?”

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__________ describes strategic intent with respect to how a division or strategic business unit will compete in a specific industry or market.

According to leader behavior research, a manager who acts warm and supportive toward followers, maintains good social relations with them, respects their feelings, is sensitive to their needs, and shows trust in them is __________.

Utilizing charisma or interpersonal attractiveness to influence the behavior of subordinates is characteristic of __________.