4.3.3.3. Setting Objectives and Developing Alternatives

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are environmental objectives?

   Hint

   Think about what guides a project toward sustainability.

2. 2.

   Why is stakeholder engagement important?

   Hint

   Consider who might be affected by an environmental project.

3. 3.

   What is the primary goal of setting environmental objectives?

   • To increase project costs
   • To guide project direction
   • To limit stakeholder input

   Hint

   Think about purpose-driven project management.

4. 4.

   True or False: Developing multiple alternatives is unnecessary when goals are vague.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the relationship between clarity and choices.

5. 5.

   Create a detailed plan for setting objectives and alternatives for a new urban development project focused on sustainability.

   Hint

   Think about how each alternative affects community and environment.

6. 6.

   Suppose a local government is planning to revamp its waste management system. Identify two objectives and develop three alternatives while considering community input.

   Hint

   Consider stakeholder perspectives in your alternatives.