Why Do Some Experienced Planners Argue Against Labeling One Planning

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why do some experienced planners argue against labeling one planning scenario as "most likely" or "probable"?

• A)Because it is better to assess more precise probabilities in contingencies
• B)Because it does not provide a quantitative basis for differentiating this scenario from "optimistic, surprise-free, and pessimistic" labels
• C)Because futurists have concluded that unlabeled scenarios are always better
• D)Because program planners tend to develop strategy only for the most likely contingency
• E)Because developing contingencies that have a low probability of happening is viewed by management as a waste of time.

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