QUESTION 1 A project is a set of activities with a defined start point and a defined end state, which pursues a defined goal and uses a defined set of resources. The question that must always be asked before a project is started is, "How is the project going to be planned and controlled?" For a project to be successful, there are 5 stages that need to be implemented. You have been appointed as the project manager for a project at you workplace to reduce downtime and you need to demonstrate your understanding of project planning and controlling by describing the 5 stages in detail and explain how you would implement it at your workplace.