| Publisher | IBM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 195.3KB PDF | Date added | 14 Mar 2003 |
| Topics | Services | ||
| Downloads | 14 | ||
The notion of contracting - the acquisition of goods and services through contract - is a very flexible one. A contract can be devised to reflect requirements of any number of variables, and the acquirer's contracting strategy should be designed to optimize overall project results with regard to associated risks. To determine the best type of contract for your project, you will want to consider the ten variables that are discussed in this paper.
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