68.3 Mode of Action (வினைசெயல் வகை)

 68.3 Mode of Action (வினைசெயல் வகை)

Question:

              What are the important factors to be considered before

              commencing a project?

 

Answer:

              Consider thoroughly the resources, means, tasks, timing,

              and place before embarking on a project.                                 (Couplet - 675)

பொருள்கருவி காலம் வினையிடனொடு ஐந்தும்

இருள்தீர எண்ணிச் செயல்.                                          (குறள் – 675)

 

Explanation:

According to Valluvar, the five important factors that should be considered in the planning process of a project are the resources at hand, the equipment needed, the appropriate time for the action, the nature of the project, and the appropriate place for the project. Suppose a king had to launch a war with an enemy. In that case, he should certainly consider his manpower, the weapons, and other resources available to him, the appropriate time to attack the enemy, the actual mode of attack, and the proper place to attack the enemy. In the case of a business venture, the entrepreneur should consider his financial and human resources, the type of equipment needed, the opportune time for launching the venture, details of his product, the proper location to build his plant, and the distribution facilities for marketing the product. The same five elements are important in planning any venture, whether a military mission, starting a business, or building a manufacturing plant. The relative importance of these five elements may vary. Nonetheless, they are all important considerations for developing a proper plan.