If the head professional's plan was rejected by the board, what is missing from the proposed plan that would justify the board's decision?

• A. The Evaluation of the Plan and the Data
• B. The Budget
• C. The Number of Participants
• D. The Location

Answer: (C)

A plan hinges on a clear sense of scale. The number of participants defines how big the effort will be and what resources it will require. Once you know how many people you’re aiming to serve, you can accurately size facilities, schedule staff, allocate equipment, and estimate costs and potential revenue. Without a defined participant count, the proposal becomes speculative—the board can’t judge whether the budget fits the scope, whether the location works for the expected flow, or if staffing and timelines are realistic. The other details matter, but they can’t be properly evaluated without knowing how many participants are involved. So, the missing participant count makes the plan incomplete and stands as the primary reason for rejection.