Chapter 13

1. Why does a project team need a clear scope statement prior to planning procurements?
2. Explain why an organisation might choose to make a product in-house or buy/outsource the work. Give 2 reasons for each
3. What are the three types of contracts and when would it be an advantage to use each one?
4. Describe the benefits of a partner relationship vs a traditional seller-buyer arrangement
5. What are some of the potential problems with outsourcing?

Chapter 14

1. What is the main purpose of monitoring and controlling?
2. Give 3 ways to monitor progress on a project. What tools could you use?
3. What is a common tool for measuring progress on agile projects describe how it is used?
4. Give an example of common cause and special cause variation and how each should be addressed
5. What should you do if a customer asks for a change on a project? What factors will influence the decision?