Integrative and Strategic Thinking PRL Quiz 1

Read the paper following paper to answer the quiz below.

George, B., Walker, R.M. and Monster, J., 2019. Does strategic planning improve organizational performance? A meta‐analysis. Public Administration Review, 79(6), pp.810-819.

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/puar.13104

Question 1: What is one of the most popular management approaches in contemporary organizations, consistently ranked among the five most popular managerial approaches worldwide?

A

Organizational Performance (OP)

B

Synoptic Planning Theory (SPT)

C

New Public Management (NPM)

D

Strategic Planning (SP)

Question 2: How is Strategic Planning (SP) typically operationalized?

A

As a focus on organizational performance (OP)

B

As a comprehensive analysis of external environments

C

As a systematic approach to decision making

D

As a combination of organizational values and goals

Question 3: What theoretical argument supports the idea that SP can contribute positively to organizational performance (OP)?

A

The Harvard policy model

B

The politicized and adaptive contexts of public organizations

C

Logical incrementalism

D

Complexity theory

Question 4: What is the primary argument behind the adoption of SP in public organizations?

A

To enhance strategic thinking

B

To promote democratic outcomes

C

To improve efficiency and effectiveness

D

To counteract private sector management practices

Question 5: What does the paper highlight about the nature of SP in the public sector?

A

SP in the public sector is always consistent and unchanging.

B

SP in the public sector can take on different forms and tools.

C

SP in the public sector is a one-size-fits-all approach.

D

SP in the public sector is solely based on NPM-type reforms.

Question 6: What is one of the criticisms leveled against SP in the paper?

A

SP is too flexible and adaptable.

B

SP doesn't contribute to strategic thinking.

C

SP can't be controlled.

D

SP is primarily a private sector approach.

Question 7: What is the primary aim of the meta-analysis mentioned in the paper?

A

To determine whether SP contributes to OP.

B

To investigate the impact of NPM on SP practices.

C

To examine the popularity of SP in contemporary organizations.

D

To assess the differences between public and private organizations.

Question 8. According to the paper, which of the following theoretical perspectives supports the idea that SP contributes to organizational performance?

A

Logical incrementalism

B

Complexity theory

C

Goal-setting theory

D

Chaos theory

Question 9. What did the meta-analysis in the paper reveal about the relationship between comprehensive SP and organizational performance?

A

Comprehensive SP had a negative impact on performance

B

Comprehensive SP and formal SP had identical impacts

C

Comprehensive SP had a stronger impact than formal SP

D

Comprehensive SP had no significant impact on performance

Question 10. In terms of organizational performance dimensions, which one did the meta-analysis find to be the most positively impacted by SP?

A

Efficiency

B

Responsiveness

C

Financial performance

D

Effectiveness

Question 11. Based on the paper's findings, what can be concluded about the impact of SP in different sectors and countries?

A

SP is equally effective in all sectors and countries

B

SP is more effective in the public sector than the private sector

C

SP is less effective in non-U.S. settings

D

SP is generally ineffective in both sectors and countries

Question 12. What does the article suggest as a potential area for future research regarding SP in complex systems?

A

The impact of SP on financial performance

B

The role of intuition and creativity in SP

C

The effect of SP on decision-making processes

D

The effectiveness of SP in cross-sector collaborations