PLANNING PROCESS

$$ The Planning Process Group consists of those processes performed to

establish the total scope of the effort, define and refine objectives, and

develop the course of action required to attain those objectives.$$ A

Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge $($PMBOK Guide$)$ Fifth

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$$ Involves the most number of knowledge areas according to the Project

Management Body of Knowledge $($PMBOK$).$

$$ Planning process involves determining alternative courses of action and

selecting from among best to produce project$$s goals.