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What was a major issue with the project office's management of contractors?
What was a major issue with the project office's management of contractors?
- Lack of professional project management
- Insufficient risk analysis for critical parts (correct)
- Inadequate procurement processes
- All of the above
What is the primary goal of contract management?
What is the primary goal of contract management?
- To ensure that contractors meet their obligations
- To minimize the risk of contract disputes
- To negotiate the best contract price
- To ensure that the customer's strategic business goals are met (correct)
What is bounded rationality in the context of contract management?
What is bounded rationality in the context of contract management?
- The ability to manage contracts effectively
- The difficulty of putting all obligations in writing (correct)
- The ability to negotiate the best contract terms
- The ability to fully understand and meet all contractual obligations
What is the pre-contractual stage of contract management?
What is the pre-contractual stage of contract management?
What is the primary focus of contract management in terms of the type of contract?
What is the primary focus of contract management in terms of the type of contract?
What is the primary outcome of effective contract management?
What is the primary outcome of effective contract management?
What is the primary purpose of a performance bond in a project contract?
What is the primary purpose of a performance bond in a project contract?
What is the preferred method of payment in a project contract?
What is the preferred method of payment in a project contract?
What is the primary focus of contract governance in a project contract?
What is the primary focus of contract governance in a project contract?
What is the purpose of holding back a percentage of the payment until the client is satisfied with the project?
What is the purpose of holding back a percentage of the payment until the client is satisfied with the project?
What is the perspective of some lawyers regarding contract management?
What is the perspective of some lawyers regarding contract management?
What is bounded rationality based on?
What is bounded rationality based on?
What is the main problem addressed by agency theory?
What is the main problem addressed by agency theory?
What type of contract specifies how the agent should act?
What type of contract specifies how the agent should act?
What is the primary goal of the buyer in an agency relationship?
What is the primary goal of the buyer in an agency relationship?
What is the purpose of a contract?
What is the purpose of a contract?
What is the primary goal of contract management?
What is the primary goal of contract management?
What type of contract is used when the scope of work is well-defined?
What type of contract is used when the scope of work is well-defined?
What affects the decision to choose between fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts?
What affects the decision to choose between fixed-price and cost-reimbursable contracts?
What is the purpose of a target sum contract?
What is the purpose of a target sum contract?
What is the purpose of a unit-rate contract?
What is the purpose of a unit-rate contract?
What is unique about contracting for projects compared to buying goods and services?
What is unique about contracting for projects compared to buying goods and services?
What type of projects are often used as a reference for buying and contracting?
What type of projects are often used as a reference for buying and contracting?
Who are the major clients of large infrastructure projects in many European countries?
Who are the major clients of large infrastructure projects in many European countries?
What is a characteristic of large projects, such as the construction of the Metro?
What is a characteristic of large projects, such as the construction of the Metro?
Why is the term 'contractor' more often used than 'supplier' in projects?
Why is the term 'contractor' more often used than 'supplier' in projects?
What was unique about the Amsterdam Metro project?
What was unique about the Amsterdam Metro project?
Study Notes
Contract Management for Complex Projects
- Complex projects, such as the construction of the Metro, require decision-making among a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Large projects are technically complex and financially risky, and may be initiated by both private organizations and public institutions.
Challenges in Contract Management
- Opportunism in contractual relationships occurs when one party prioritizes their own interests over the agreed-upon contract terms.
- Agency problem arises due to conflicting goals and information asymmetry between buyers and sellers.
- Bounded rationality refers to the limitations on cognitive competence, leading to incomplete information and the need for heuristics.
Stages of Contract Management
- Pre-contractual stage: deciding on the right type of contract for the product, service, or project to be delivered.
- Contract negotiations and closure stage: managing the contract after negotiation and closure.
- Post-contractual stage: ensuring all parties meet their obligations to satisfy operational objectives and strategic business goals.
Contract Models
- Construction only contracts
- Design and construct (D&C) contracts
- Engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects/turnkey projects
- Design-build-finance-maintain (DBFM) contracts
- Design-build-finance-maintain-operate (DBFM-plus) contracts
Pricing and Payment Mechanisms
- Fixed-price contracts
- Cost-reimbursable contracts
- Fixed-price plus incentive fee contracts
- Reimbursable contracts with a percentage fee
- Cost-plus contracts with a guaranteed maximum
- Target sum contracts
- Unit-rate contracts
- Agreements with price-adjustment
- Milestone payments
Contract Governance
- Four dimensions to manage in parallel: information flow, goods flow, financial flow, and relationship.
- Lawyers and legal councils may benefit from enlarging conflicts and disputes, highlighting the importance of effective contract management.
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