14-3. What would be some of the difficulties faced during the actual proposal preparation process, and how can they be minimized? 14-12. Describe what types of products or services each of the following contracts would be appropriate for and give examples for each: (a) firm fixed-price; (b) cost plus fixed fee; and (c) time and materials. 15-6. If you were a project manager, which three or four responsibility areas of the nine listed under "The Manager's Charter" would you most want to have included in a charter granted you by management? State your reasons. 15-7. Discuss the precautions you might take as manager of a new project in building a project team to assure that the project does not get off "on the wrong foot.