Practice Prime & Sub-contracts (3.5) - General Principles of Contracts Management
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Prime & Sub-contracts

Practice - Prime & Sub-contracts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a prime contract.

💡 Hint: Think about the main relationships in contract management.

Question 2 Easy

What is the purpose of a sub-contract?

💡 Hint: Consider why specialization is important in large projects.

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Question 1

What is a prime contract?

A contract between a subcontractor and a supplier
The main contract between the owner and contractor
An employment contract

💡 Hint: Think of the main relationship in a project.

Question 2

True or False: Sub-contractors are directly responsible to the project owner.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the chain of accountability.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A principal contractor faces significant delays caused by a subcontractor failing to meet deadlines. Discuss the implications this has on the prime contract and potential management strategies.

💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of contract obligations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario where two firms enter a joint venture to undertake a large project but later face conflicting commitments. How should they resolve their contractual obligations?

💡 Hint: Think about conflict management strategies.

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