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Introduction to Management: SH Group International

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

To make decisions in the present
To provide guidelines for tactics
To achieve a desired goal and/or objective (correct)
To involve logical thinking

Who is attributed with the quote 'Planning is nothing but thinking before the action takes place'?

SH Group International
Henri Fayol (correct)
Eng. Ahmed Suleiman
Roadmap to Objective

What does SMART Objective stand for according to the text?

Simple, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-related
Strategic, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timed
Standard, Measured, Achievable, Relevant, Timely
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-related (correct)

Based on the text, what is the primary purpose of a roadmap to objectives?

To lead to goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does planning enable individuals or organizations to do?

Create strategies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of planning according to the text?

Involves irrational decision making (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental management function involving deciding beforehand?

Planning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) represent?

Total scope of work to be carried out by the project team (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to AACE International, what is Planning based on?

Experience and knowledge (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Project Scheduling according to SH Group International?

Deciding how the schedule will be developed and managed (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Strategic Thinking involve at an individual level according to SH Group International?

Future situation analysis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) reflect according to SH Group International?

The way in which project's cost and schedule data will be summarized and reported (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps required to prepare Project Schedule according to SH Group International?

Determining activity duration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What represents an effort needed to complete a work package?

Activity description (A) Signup and view all the answers

'The identification of the project objectives and the orderly activities necessary to complete the project' refers to:

'The thinking part' of planning (A) Signup and view all the answers

'An effort that needs to be done to complete work package' is also known as:

'Activity name' or 'Activity title' (A) Signup and view all the answers