Now the project is well underway, with several challenges being properly addressed.You just received an letter message from the electrical contractor outlining a 3-week delay in the Install and Terminate Electrical Devices activity, due to defective material.

The electrical contractor's SOW states that if there is a potential delay, all subcontractors must inform you in writing within 48 hours of the onset of the delay, and the email message meets this requirement.

The project has already been significantly delayed due to severe weather conditions. Although your risk analysis included a schedule contingency for weather conditions and the receipt of defective materials, this is a serious problem that threatens to further delay the project.

1. What action should you first take with regard to the material delay?

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1. Fortunately, you developed a very robust risk response plan. Based on the vendor performance report, you conclude that chances of delay have now become very high (from an earlier rating of high). What should be your next step and why?

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1. The contractor suggests that it may ultimately be more cost-effective to buy materials from another contractor, although the initial cost of materials will be higher. What are the considerations for changing contractors?

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1. Once the issue is resolved, you and the team continue to examine the project results over time to determine if performance is improving or worsening. Which analysis process should you use and how is it done?

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1. Summarize your findings from the research and reflect on them.