Introduction to Management by Henri Fayol

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What is the main focus of planning according to the text?

Achieving immediate goals

Involving emotional decision making

Reacting to uncertain situations

Thinking before taking action (correct)

What does planning involve?

Emotional reactions

Impulsive decision making

Unrealistic thinking

Logical thinking (correct)

What does SMART objective stand for, as per the text?

Significant, Measurable, Attainable, Required, Timed

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant & Record, Time-related (correct)

Simple, Methodical, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound

Structured, Measurable, Appropriate, Relevant, Timely

Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Result-oriented, Timed

What is the purpose of planning?

To think about future activities Signup and view all the answers

What did Henri Fayol emphasize in his work?

The significance of logical thinking and rational decision making Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym SH in 'SH Group International' stand for?

Strategic Harmonization Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental management function that involves deciding beforehand?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

According to AACE International, which process is an art form based on experience and knowledge?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

What is the hierarchal decomposition of the total scope of work to accomplish project objectives called?

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Plan Project Scheduling' process?

Deciding on how the schedule will be developed and managed Signup and view all the answers

What is an effort needed to complete a work package called?

Activity Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the orderly activities necessary to complete a project, according to AACE International?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

What does the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) reflect?

The way in which project’s cost and schedule data will be summarized and reported Signup and view all the answers

Which step is NOT required to prepare a Project Schedule?

Conduct GAP Analysis Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the resources involved in determining activities for project completion?

Material, equipment, and manpower resources Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Scheduling' process involve, according to Traditional Management (PMI)?

'The process by which duration of project task is applied to the plan' Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the main focus of planning according to the text?

What does planning involve?

What does SMART objective stand for, as per the text?

What is the purpose of planning?

What did Henri Fayol emphasize in his work?

What does the acronym SH in 'SH Group International' stand for?

What is the fundamental management function that involves deciding beforehand?

According to AACE International, which process is an art form based on experience and knowledge?

What is the hierarchal decomposition of the total scope of work to accomplish project objectives called?

What is the purpose of the 'Plan Project Scheduling' process?

What is an effort needed to complete a work package called?

Which process involves the orderly activities necessary to complete a project, according to AACE International?

What does the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) reflect?

Which step is NOT required to prepare a Project Schedule?

What are some of the resources involved in determining activities for project completion?

What does the 'Scheduling' process involve, according to Traditional Management (PMI)?

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