$($a$)$ The following are multiple choice questions or simply True$/$False statements

$($i$)$ The responsibility for organizational planning rests with middle management. $($T$/$F$).$

$(2$ marks$)$

$($i$)$ The final responsibility for organizational planning rests with: $($a$)$ the planning department; $($b$)$ the chief executive; $($c$)$ departmental supervisors; $($d$)$ the organizational planner; $($e$)$ the entire organization.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($ii$)$ The organizational planner's full responsibilities are: $($a$)$ developing plans only; $($b$)$ advising about action that should be taken relative to the plans that the chief executive developed; $($c$)$ advising about action that should be taken relative to the plans of the board of directors; $($d$)$ selecting the person who will oversee the planning process; $($e$)$ none of the above.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($iii$)$The performance of planners should be evaluated with respect to the contribution they make toward helping the organization achieve its objectives. $($T$/$F$)$

$2$ marks$)$

$($iv$)$ The organizational planner's full responsibilities are: $($a$)$ developing plans only; $($b$)$ advising about action that should be taken relative to the plans that the chief executive developed; $($c$)$ advising about action that should be taken relative to the plans of the board of directors; $($d$)$ selecting the person who will oversee the planning process; $($e$)$ none of the above.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($b$)$ Explain how the roles of a CEO relate to the role of organizational planner? $(4$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ List the $5$ advantages of planning.

$(5$ marks$)$

$($d$)$ Name three distinct level of environmental analysis. And for each level name the various components.

$(6$ marks$)$

$($a$)$ Name the two$-$tier of corporate hierarchy and how they are appointed.

$(4$ marks$)$

$(6)$ Which people in an organization typically should be included in the planning process? And explain why?

$(5$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ Name the two main organizational objectives of a company.

$(2$ marks$)$

$($d$)$ Briefly describe the steps of the strategy management process by highlighting the main components of each step.

$(6$ marks$)$

$($e$)$ Explain the difference between strategic planning and tactical planning. $vv,(8$ marks$)$

$3.$

$($a$)$ Briefly explain what is meant by the term "universality of management". $(4$ marks$)$

$($b$)$ Planning is looked at as a process comprising six steps, discuss the steps. $,(6$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ Give a brief description of three duties organization planners must perform. $(6$ marks$)$

$($d$)$ In their use of resources, managers are often required to possess two qualities. Discuss the two qualities.

$(5$ marks$)$

$($e$)$ Name and briefly describe the four main organization structures.

$(4$ marks$)$

$4.$

$($a$)$ What is meant by managerial effectiveness and efficiency?

$(5$ marks$)$

$($b$)$ The second step in the strategy management process is establishing organizational direction. Highlight the major elements of this step.

$(5$ marks$)$

$($c$)$ Corporate governance essentially involves balancing the interests of the many stakeholders in a company. Name any $5$ stakeholders that you know.

$(5$ marks$)$

$($d$)$ Name and briefly describe the three $(3)$ competing priorities in every project that are used $2$ to fine tune projects toward the most commercially successful outcome. $,(6$ marks$)$

$($e$)$ Discuss the three managerial skills.

$(9$ marks$)$