Notification Procedure

Question 1

1. How and why does procurement contribute to the success of an organization?
2. What are some procurement-related factors that support success?
3. 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:

1. Analyze the importance of procurement in the project management process.
2. Discuss whether procurement can or should be eliminated or replaced by alternate organizational activities.
3. 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