After you've read the selected textbook sections, complete the following end$-$of$-$chapter Discussion Questions:

Chapter $14$

Qn$.1$: Where do you believe buyers spend most of their time in negotiations: on the upfront clauses or on the attached schedules?

Qn$.2.$ What are some examples of price indices that might be used to track commodity prices such as steel or copper, and how should they be included in the schedule to minimize risk to both parties?

Qn$.3$: What are the riskSlo buyers associated with each of the different types of contracts $($fixed$-$price, incentive, and cost$-$based contracts$)?$

Qn$.4.$ What are the risks to suppliers associated with each of the different types of contracts $($fixed$-$price, incentive, and cost$-$based contracts$)?$

Qn$.5$: Which types of firms are most suited to using turnkey systems contracts for their information system development?