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PMP · Question 92 · Task 11: Plan and manage procurement

A project manager is leading a team that includes both employees and contractors from different companies. The contractors are reluctant to share certain proprietary methodologies and tools that could benefit the project. What should the project manager do to address this situation?

Answer options:

A.

Require contractors to share all methodologies and tools as part of their contract obligations

B.

Accept the limitations and work around the contractors' proprietary constraints

C.

Work with contractors to identify ways to share benefits of their methodologies without compromising their intellectual property

D.

Replace contractors with employees who don't have intellectual property constraints

How to approach this question

When contractors have intellectual property constraints, seek collaborative solutions that provide project benefits while respecting legitimate proprietary concerns.

Full Answer

C.Work with contractors to identify ways to share benefits of their methodologies without compromising their intellectual property✓ Correct
C
Intellectual property constraints are legitimate business concerns. Collaborative approaches often find ways to share benefits without compromising proprietary information.

Common mistakes

Either forcing disclosure (ignoring legitimate IP concerns) or accepting limitations without exploring collaborative solutions that could benefit the project.

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