Introduction to SH Group International Planning Session
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What is the primary purpose of planning?

  • To make decisions based on logical thinking
  • To ensure efficient resource allocation
  • To create strategies for achieving goals (correct)
  • To think before taking action
  • What are the characteristics of planning according to the text?

  • Predicting the future and making rational decisions (correct)
  • Spontaneous decision making
  • Reacting to unforeseen circumstances
  • Visualizing the past and present
  • What is the age at which Henri Fayol introduced his ideas about management?

  • 80
  • 70 (correct)
  • 50
  • 60
  • What is the SMART Objective framework used for in SH Group International's planning process?

    <p>To guide the development of tactics for achieving goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does planning help in doing, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Deciding in advance the way to deal with situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does planning contribute to achieving a desired goal and/or objective?

    <p>By thinking about the activities required in advance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental management function involving deciding beforehand?

    <p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to AACE International, what is Planning based on?

    <p>Applied logic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work called?

    <p>Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves deciding on how the schedule will be developed and managed?

    <p>Project Scheduling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT considered as a resource in project management?

    <p>Money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the WBS structure reflect?

    <p>The way in which work will be performed and how cost and schedule data will be summarized and reported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which management function involves influencing people to achieve the organization's goals?

    <p>Leading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of 'Determine Activities' involve?

    <p>Defining the activities needed to complete work packages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of 'Current Situation Analysis' in strategic thinking?

    <p>To assess the current state of affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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