Question

question 21
1 pts
which of the following is a benefit that managers receive from planning?
provides guidance for making decisions.
helps to determine if progress is being made.
helps managers communicate and coordinate activities.
all of the responses.
question 22
1 pts
strategic planning
is short - term planning
determines how work will be done and who will do it
provides broad goals and direction for the entire business
is a short, specific statement of the purpose and direction of the business

Explanation:

Question 21

• "Provides guidance for making decisions" is a benefit of planning as plans set objectives and paths, guiding decisions.
• "Helps to determine if progress is being made" is true because plans have measurable goals to track progress.
• "Helps managers communicate and coordinate activities" is correct as plans align teams on tasks and timelines.
• Since all three individual options are benefits of planning, "All of the responses" is the right choice.

• Strategic planning is long - term, so "is short - term planning" is wrong.
• "Determines how work will be done and who will do it" describes operational planning, not strategic.
• Strategic planning sets overarching goals and direction for the whole business, so "provides broad goals and direction for the entire business" is correct.
• A mission statement (not strategic planning) is a short, specific statement of purpose/direction.

Answer:

D. All of the responses.

Question 22