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If project-based firms continue to use traditional procurement approaches (i.e. tender submission), it is likely to negatively impact partner commitment, satisfaction and stability of relations, which will cause cost and time overruns on projects.

Considering that project-based firms will continue to work with divergent partners on projects, what can project managers do to strengthen partner relations?