1. What are the primary reasons companies may outsource project work?

a. Are there any items you would never outsource?

2. Explain BATNA and why it is important.

3. Read the Boeing 787 Dreamliner* Snapshot from Practice 12.1 in your text, *as well as using the videos below) and answer the following.

a. What critical factors became problems with the outsourcing of items by Boeing?

b. What were the outcomes of these outsourcing decisions for the organization?

4. What are the differences between the baseline and tracking Gantt charts?

a. Why are each used?

5. Why is it important to have a milestone schedule for your project?