MGT 3200 Chapter : Assignment 6
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Part ii: short answers. (5 points each: discuss how the various types of plan (i. e. , standing and single-use) differ on the dimensions of repetitiveness, time, scope, and level. Standing plan has higher repetitiveness dimension than single-use since standing plan is used many time during organizational operation. For the other three dimensions: time, scope, and level, we can"t really tell the exact differences between standing and single use because they depends on organizational objectives: describe the different product stages in the product life cycle. Introduction: product is brand new, sales are just begin to build. Growth stage: products are accepted in the market, sales climb up. Maturity: competitor enter the market, sales still increase but at slower rate. Decline: sales decrease, products are replaced by competing products: summarize the factors that cause plans to fail. 2: indentify the critical path, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of mbo. Advantage: emphasize what should be done and secure employee commitment to establish organizational goals.
