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How does the availability of resources primarily impact decision-making?
How does the availability of resources primarily impact decision-making?
- It limits the feasibility and scope of choices, influencing the practical options available. (correct)
- It broadens the range of potential choices while ensuring optimal outcomes.
- It has no impact on decision-making; choices are purely a matter of preference.
- It dictates the specific choices that can be made, regardless of preferences.
Why is 'time' considered a critical element in effective planning?
Why is 'time' considered a critical element in effective planning?
- Time allows for the logical sequencing of activities and provides a benchmark for assessing goal achievement. (correct)
- Time constraints force planners to work faster, enhancing creativity and innovation.
- Time is only relevant for scheduling activities, not for goal evaluation.
- Time is important for planning because it reduces the need for resource allocation.
What is the fundamental purpose of incorporating a 'goal orientation' into the planning process?
What is the fundamental purpose of incorporating a 'goal orientation' into the planning process?
- To create complex plans that cover all possible future scenarios.
- To randomly select objectives to maximize the diversity of outcomes.
- To ensure that planning remains flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances.
- To ensure planning efforts are directed toward achieving specific, tangible results. (correct)
How does 'forecasting' contribute to the overall planning process?
How does 'forecasting' contribute to the overall planning process?
Considering the evolution of Ghana's national development strategies, what critical insight can be drawn from the successive implementation of GPRS I/II, GSGDA, and the 'Ghana Beyond Aid' agenda?
Considering the evolution of Ghana's national development strategies, what critical insight can be drawn from the successive implementation of GPRS I/II, GSGDA, and the 'Ghana Beyond Aid' agenda?
If a community aims to improve its public transportation system, which aspect of planning would be MOST critical in ensuring the project's success?
If a community aims to improve its public transportation system, which aspect of planning would be MOST critical in ensuring the project's success?
When addressing environmental conservation through urban planning, which approach demonstrates the MOST effective integration of choice-making and resource allocation?
When addressing environmental conservation through urban planning, which approach demonstrates the MOST effective integration of choice-making and resource allocation?
In the context of planning, why is the identification of 'beneficiaries' MOST crucial to the planning process?
In the context of planning, why is the identification of 'beneficiaries' MOST crucial to the planning process?
Considering the evolution of planning methodologies, what distinguishes contemporary planning from its earlier forms?
Considering the evolution of planning methodologies, what distinguishes contemporary planning from its earlier forms?
During a city-wide initiative, if a city planner fails to accurately address the questions that guide planning activity, which of the following is the MOST likely outcome?
During a city-wide initiative, if a city planner fails to accurately address the questions that guide planning activity, which of the following is the MOST likely outcome?
Imagine a scenario where a local government is developing a new commercial area within city limits. If the city fails to consider or account for all the natural resources, what is the MOST likely consequence?
Imagine a scenario where a local government is developing a new commercial area within city limits. If the city fails to consider or account for all the natural resources, what is the MOST likely consequence?
Given the importance of 'choice making' in planning, what is the MOST critical factor in ensuring that the choices made lead to effective and sustainable outcomes?
Given the importance of 'choice making' in planning, what is the MOST critical factor in ensuring that the choices made lead to effective and sustainable outcomes?
When allocating limited resources in planning, what is the potential pitfall of focusing solely on man-made resources while neglecting natural resources?
When allocating limited resources in planning, what is the potential pitfall of focusing solely on man-made resources while neglecting natural resources?
Flashcards
Resource Impact
Resource Impact
The amount and quality of available resources influence decision-making capabilities.
Goal Orientation
Goal Orientation
Planning aims to achieve specific, measurable goals or outcomes.
Time Sensitivity
Time Sensitivity
Time is crucial in planning as it indicates goal achievement milestones and ensures activities proceed logically.
Forecasting
Forecasting
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Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS)
Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS)
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Planning (Chadwick, 1978)
Planning (Chadwick, 1978)
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Planning (Beehakker, 1980)
Planning (Beehakker, 1980)
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Planning (Conyers & Hills, 1984)
Planning (Conyers & Hills, 1984)
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Four elements of planning
Four elements of planning
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Key Planning Questions
Key Planning Questions
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Choice Making in Planning
Choice Making in Planning
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Resource Allocation
Resource Allocation
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Natural Resources
Natural Resources
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Study Notes
- Planning is a common activity for humans and organizations.
- Planning methods and techniques have been developed and used in many situations.
- The numerous uses of planning make defining its elements difficult.
- Definitions can still help in understanding planning's nature and purpose.
Selected Definitions
- Chadwich (1978) defined planning as preparing for future actions.
- Beehakker (1980) referred to planning as the art of getting future things done.
- Conyers and Hills (1984) defined it as a continuous process involving choices about using limited resources to achieve specific goals in the future.
- Key components in planning definitions include: the plan (tool), the planner (expert producer), beneficiaries (users), and the process (how).
- Common questions that guide planning include: "What" to achieve, "Why" achieve it, "Who" benefits, "How" to achieve it, and "What" is needed.
- Generally, planning can be summed up as finding and providing answers to questions that face humanity or society.
Aspects/Elements of Planning
- Planning involves making choices between options.
- Choices are made between desired ends and alternative courses of action.
- Planning allocates limited resources, both natural (land, minerals) and man-made (vehicles, buildings).
- Resource quantity and quality impact the ability to make choices.
- Planning orients towards achieving goals/outcomes.
- Planning aims to achieve concrete results.
- Outcomes depend on the planner's intentions, such as poverty reduction.
- Time is crucial as it indicates goal achievement.
- Knowing when a goal must be achieved is important.
- Time enables logical and orderly execution of planning activities.
- The New Patriotic Party government created the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS I and II), a 3-year plan, to reduce poverty.
- The NDC government implemented the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda.
- The Akuffo government introduced the Ghana beyond aid agenda.
Forecasting
- Forecasting predicts future behavior of things/situations.
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Explore various definitions of planning from experts like Chadwich and Beehakker. Understand the key components involved, including the plan itself, the planner, beneficiaries, and the process. Discover the guiding questions that shape effective planning strategies.
