750-900 words

What kind of contract will you pursue for each of the following purchases related to this project?

• Hiring technicians to install and configure the software for your environment
• Hiring a training entity to teach the student PMs the mechanics of using the new tool
• Buying a new server and software to run the tool and house the project database
• Hiring tool usage experts to transfer knowledge to the student PMs about the use of the tool on the job for the first 60 days after going live
• Planning for the removal and disposal of the scheduling tool software and hardware that are no longer to be used

Assignment Guidelines

• In 750–900 words, address the following for each of the 5 bulleted items listed in the assignment description:
  • Which contract type is the most appropriate for the product or service purchase?
  • How would you effectively justify your selection to other project managers?
    • What arguments might they use to debate your selection?
    • How would you effectively address those arguments?
  • What risks are associated with the type of contract selected?
    • Explain exactly how you factored these risks into your selection.
  • What general purposes and functions does the contract type address?
  • How does the selected contract meet the project objectives?
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.