Which of the following is the first step when preparing for a meeting? A. Choose the venue and the time for the meeting B. Define the purpose of the meeting C. Select the participants for the meeting D. Make sure the meeting is really necessary E. Set the agenda for the meeting

Define the purpose of the meeting  is the first step when preparing for a meeting.

A meeting refers to the grouping of important people to discuss about any issues or to take some important decisions. Meeting can be formal or informal. There are some important points that are to be considered for an effective result obtained from any meeting.

A good meeting must have following qualities such as defining the purpose of conducting the meeting, making all the persons who are attending the meeting to be clear about the purpose of the meeting, choosing the appropriate persons for the meeting, preparing an agenda and following it properly during the meeting, ensuring the attendance of all the participants of the meeting and having a productive result which is the outcome of the meeting.