Th last time he got on a scale, Rob Kosanke weighed 250 pounds. That was two yea

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Th last time he got on a scale, Rob Kosanke weighed 250 pounds. That was two years ago, and now he's afraid that he's gained another 50 pounds. Recentally, Rob noticed that hips and knees were hurting badly. What could it be? Rob had always been healthy before this. Finally, Rob went to his doctor for answers. The doctor told Rob that the cartilage in his knees was gone, and that he had to have knee surgery, but the doctor also told Rob that he couldn't have the operation unless he lost 50 pounds. On his way home, Rob did a good deal of thinking, and he decided on a course of action.

Identify whether each of Rob's statements is a goal or a plan.

1) One month from today, I will have lost 20 pounds.

(A) Goal (B) Plan

2) I can lose weight by eating more fruits and vegetables.

(A) Goal (B) Plan

3) Walking might be a good way to lose some weight.

(A) Goal (B) Plan

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Use your knowledge of strategic planning to select the words or phrases that best complete the following sentences.

1) When conducting a SWOT analysis, budgets, ratios, and sales reports can be used to identify:

(A) Company opportunities and threats.

(B) Environmental strengths and weaknesses

(C) Environmental opportunities and threats

(D) Company strengths and weaknesses

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Jennifer couldn't believe her bad luck. The business-planning cycle at Allworld Insurance was almost over. The only thing her boss had asked her to do was to make copies of four sets of final plans. Each set contained a different level of planning and each was supposed to be delivered to a different manager for review. But now those documents are all over the floor. Everyrhing has to be back in the right order as quickly as possible. Knowing that you are a planning expert, Jennifer asks for your help. She tells you that Allworld Insurance uses an aligned, or cascading, goal system. You can expect to see each set of plans flow in a logical way throughout the company.

Complete the table and help Jennifer by selecting the correct types of plans that match the given statements.

1) We are known for our operating efficiency and for reducing insurance costs for our customers.

(A) Operational (B) Strategic (C) Tactical (D) Mission statement

2) The Human Resource Division will reduce the overall cost of fullfilling employment requisitions by eliminating the use of outside recruiting agencies.

(A) Strategic (B) Mission Statement (C) Tactical (D) Operational

3) We will eliminate redundencies throughout the corporation to decrease our overall expenses by 20%.

(A) Mission Statement (B) Operational (C) Strategic (D) Tactical

4) Each human resource employee will use advertisements and personal networking to attract at least 10 qualified applicants per open position.

(A) Operational (B) Mission statement (C) Strategic (D) Tactical

Explanation / Answer

Answer to Rob’s Statement:

1.

A. Goal

Explanation:

It is what Rob is willing to achieve in a certain time period. Thus, it is a goal.

2.

B. Plan

Explanation:

Consuming fruits and vegetables are the part of the planning to achieve the goal of losing weight.

3.

B. Plan

Explanation:

Walking more is another plan to achieve the goal of losing weight.

Answer to SWOT Analysis:

(D) Company strengths and weaknesses

Explanation:

Sales reports, ratio analysis and budgets are internal to the company. Thus, it can only indicate the company’s strength and weaknesses.

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