Do you believe that it is possible to know the future? What techniques are identified in this chapter for assessing possible futures? Which of these do you think holds the most promise? Why?

What will be an ideal response?


The main techniques identified for assessing possible futures include trend extrapolation, cross-impact analysis, the Delphi method, simulations and models, environmental scanning, scenario writing, and strategic assessment.

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