Working agendas serve many purposes, including all of the

following functions, EXCEPT:

a. avoiding the interference of hidden agendas.
b. providing a road map for the discussion that keeps the group
on track.
c. helping members prepare for meetings.
d. providing an outline of items to be discussed and tasks to be
accomplished.
e. setting the order in which items will be discussed during a
meeting.


a

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