If an entrepreneur sets deadlines but does not check resources, what is lacking in the plan?

Correct answer: Resource realism

The direct answer is A: resource realism. A plan is practical only when its deadlines match the people, money, materials, equipment, and time actually available. The reasoning is: a target and deadline are chosen; the entrepreneur checks the required resources; the available resources are compared with the requirements; the deadline is adjusted or resources are arranged; then the plan is carried out. If resources are ignored, the plan may look organised but may be impossible to complete. Option A is correct because resource realism means keeping the plan connected to real capacity. Option B, more honesty, is a personal quality and does not identify the planning gap. Option C, customer satisfaction, is an important business result, but it is not the missing check in this situation. Option D, complete market hold, is an exaggerated market claim and has no direct link with resource planning. Memory cue: a deadline must be supported by people, money, materials, and time.