Question 1
- How and why does procurement contribute to the success of an organization?
- What are some procurement-related factors that support success?
- What are some procurement-related factors that lead to failure?
Discussion question responses should be at least 200-300 words, referenced, and submitted by Thursday midnight.
By Sunday, respond to at least two other discussions started by your classmates. A response is a thoughtful suggestion that might serve to aid your classmate in research or writing. “Great idea” is not a sufficient response, in other words.
Question 2
In a two- to three-page paper (cover page and reference page are required and not included in page count), address the following:
- Analyze the importance of procurement in the project management process.
- Discuss whether procurement can or should be eliminated or replaced by alternate organizational activities.
- Discuss what unintended consequences occur in the project management process when procurement is poorly executed.
Remember,your paper should be two to three pages in length