1. Compare and contrast the four standard types of proposals: research, planning, implementation, and estimate proposals. What kinds of proposals have you encountered so far in your personal or professional past?

2. Examine and describe the five stages of writing a proposal. Who manages these stages in your organization? If you don’t have an example in your workplace, describe a fictitious setting.

3. Illustrate and discuss the four areas of a proposal: Current Situation, Project Plan, Qualifications, and Costs and Benefits. How might your organization (or a fictitious organization) benefit from including these sections in future proposals?

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