Question

Which of the following are benefits of project planning? (choose all that apply)

prevents needless mistakes and stress

guarantees timely completion of products

saves time and money

provides a sense of accomplishment and ownership of work

produces a perfect product

gains additional business from positive product reviews

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- prevents needless mistakes and stress — Yes. Good planning identifies risks and dependencies, reducing rework and last‑minute pressure.
- saves time and money — Yes. Planning improves efficiency, avoids wasted effort, and helps control costs.
- provides a sense of accomplishment and ownership of work — Yes. Involving team members in planning increases buy‑in and clarity of responsibilities.

Not correct (or not reliably true):
- guarantees timely completion of products — No. Planning improves the likelihood but cannot guarantee outcomes (unforeseen issues can still arise).
- produces a perfect product — No. Planning improves quality but cannot ensure perfection.
- gains additional business from positive product reviews — Not a direct/guaranteed benefit. Good planning can improve quality and customer satisfaction, which may help business, but this is an indirect outcome, not a guaranteed benefit of planning.