16 Questions
What is the primary purpose of planning?
To create strategies for achieving goals
What are the characteristics of planning according to the text?
Predicting the future and making rational decisions
What is the age at which Henri Fayol introduced his ideas about management?
70
What is the SMART Objective framework used for in SH Group International's planning process?
To guide the development of tactics for achieving goals
What does planning help in doing, as mentioned in the text?
Deciding in advance the way to deal with situations
How does planning contribute to achieving a desired goal and/or objective?
By thinking about the activities required in advance
What is the fundamental management function involving deciding beforehand?
Planning
According to AACE International, what is Planning based on?
Applied logic
What is the hierarchical decomposition of the total scope of work called?
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Which process involves deciding on how the schedule will be developed and managed?
Project Scheduling
What is an effort needed to complete a work package called?
Activity
Which element is NOT considered as a resource in project management?
Money
What does the WBS structure reflect?
The way in which work will be performed and how cost and schedule data will be summarized and reported
Which management function involves influencing people to achieve the organization's goals?
Leading
What does the process of 'Determine Activities' involve?
Defining the activities needed to complete work packages
What is the primary purpose of 'Current Situation Analysis' in strategic thinking?
To assess the current state of affairs
This quiz covers the planning session and introduction to SH Group International, including the vision, goals, and strategies. It may also include references to management theories like Henri Fayol's principles.
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