23. The three steps of project management are .
a. controlling the project, directing the project, and creating the work plan
b. creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling and directing the project
c. directing the project, creating the work plan, and naming the tasks
d. naming the tasks, creating the work plan, and completing the deliverables
e. setting the start date, estimating the time, and reading the actual time

The correct answer is letter "B": creating the work plan, staffing the project, and controlling and directing the project.

Explanation:

Project Management is a discipline that comprehends the organization, planning, motivation, and control of a company's resources to reach objectives established to achieve success in one or many projects within the limits of the corporation.

The main three steps in every project management include project initiation -plan creation, staffing the project -recruiting and selecting project members, and controlling and directing the project -monitoring the project progress.

there's 11 people for the 1st position. then, no matter who gets it, there's only 10 left for the second, and then 9 left for the third. 11 x 10 x 9 = 990.   the answer is there are 990 different ways the positions can be filled by these applicants