Question $4$

Continuing from Question $3$ on Better Battery Co$.$

Nick started the intemal cost management project with the Cross Functional Team $($CFT$).$

Most team members are generally supportive as they are stakeholders in ensuring their

company's continued competitiveness. However, there was some pushback with remarks

such as $...$

"Are you sure you are getting competitive prices?"

"There's a limit to what we can achieve internally."

"Can your suppliers do better?"

"Can't you purchase differently to manage the nickel price increase$/$fluctuations$?"$

Nick starts to feel sandwiched between his internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Question $4$a

What are the CFT project management approaches that Nick can take to address his intemal

stakeholders' concerns? Give reasons to support your answer.

$(10$ marks$)$

Question $4$b

Propose how Nick can involve the suppliers as well as secure his CFT colleagues buy$-$in

to make the project a success.