تعريف: مهمة أو مجموعة من المهام المنفصلة والمحددة داخل مشروع أكبر. للأنشطة نقطة بداية ونهاية محددة، وتستهلك الموارد، وتساهم في تحقيق هدف المشروع بشكل عام.
الخصائص:
الغرض:
أمثلة:
ملاحظة: يمكن تقسيم الأنشطة إلى أنشطة فرعية للحصول على تخطيط وإدارة أكثر تفصيلاً.
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an activity? a) Defined scope b) Specific deliverables c) Unlimited resources d) Duration
c) Unlimited resources
2. What is the primary purpose of breaking down a project into activities? a) To make the project seem more complex. b) To assign responsibility to specific team members. c) To make the project more manageable and trackable. d) To increase the project's budget.
c) To make the project more manageable and trackable.
3. Which of these is NOT an example of an activity? a) Conducting a market research survey b) Writing a blog post c) Designing a new website d) Managing a company's social media accounts
d) Managing a company's social media accounts
4. What is the relationship between an activity and its deliverables? a) The activity defines the resources needed for the deliverables. b) The deliverables are the tangible outcomes produced by the activity. c) The deliverables are the estimated duration of the activity. d) The activity is the overall project goal, and the deliverables are its sub-tasks.
b) The deliverables are the tangible outcomes produced by the activity.
5. Why are dependencies important in activity planning? a) They help to ensure that activities are completed in the correct order. b) They allow for the efficient allocation of resources. c) They define the scope of each activity. d) They determine the duration of each activity.
a) They help to ensure that activities are completed in the correct order.
Task: Imagine you're planning a surprise birthday party for your friend. Break down the party planning into individual activities. For each activity, identify:
Example:
Your Turn: Create a list of at least 5 additional activities needed for your friend's surprise birthday party. Apply the same format as the example above to break down each activity.
There are many possible activities and their breakdown, here are a few examples: * **Activity:** Choose the party location * **Scope:** Deciding on a suitable venue for the party, considering factors like capacity, ambiance, and budget. Excludes booking the location and any further planning related to the venue. * **Deliverables:** Confirmed party location and contact information of the venue. * **Resource requirements:** Time for research, budget for venue rental. * **Duration:** 1-2 days. * **Dependencies:** Must be completed before sending out invitations and choosing the party theme. * **Activity:** Plan party menu and drinks * **Scope:** Deciding on the food and beverages to be served at the party, considering dietary preferences of the guests and the overall theme. Excludes purchasing ingredients and preparing the food. * **Deliverables:** Detailed party menu with recipes, ingredient lists, and estimated quantities. * **Resource requirements:** Cookbooks, websites, food blogs, budget for groceries. * **Duration:** 2-3 days. * **Dependencies:** Must be completed before grocery shopping and preparing the food. * **Activity:** Prepare decorations * **Scope:** Choosing and acquiring decorations that align with the party theme, including balloons, streamers, banners, and table centerpieces. Excludes setting up the decorations on the day of the party. * **Deliverables:** Purchased decorations, stored and ready for set-up. * **Resource requirements:** Budget for decorations, time for shopping, storage space. * **Duration:** 1-2 days. * **Dependencies:** Must be completed before the party day. * **Activity:** Coordinate with the guest list * **Scope:** Contacting all invited guests and confirming their attendance, ensuring smooth communication regarding any specific instructions or requests. Excludes setting up transportation or specific arrangements for individual guests. * **Deliverables:** Confirmed guest list and clear communication with all attendees. * **Resource requirements:** Communication tools like email, phone, or messaging apps. * **Duration:** 1-2 days. * **Dependencies:** Must be completed after invitations are sent and the party date is finalized. * **Activity:** Organize birthday cake and candles * **Scope:** Choosing a cake style, ordering it from a bakery or making it at home, and acquiring candles. Excludes decorating the cake and serving it. * **Deliverables:** Ordered or baked birthday cake, birthday candles. * **Resource requirements:** Budget for the cake, baking supplies, time for cake preparation or ordering. * **Duration:** 2-3 days. * **Dependencies:** Must be completed before the party day.
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