Commercial Procurements

Research Paper Instructions
Using outside sources, research, review, familiarize yourself, and understand one of the suggested topics from the list below as it relates to project procurement management. Then write a minimum 5-9 page report on the topic. Please use at least 3 references from the school library/database (can include repositories such as ScienceDirect, etc.) and 3 non-library/database references (external). Please check with me so I can confirm that I can access references from within my school library/database.
• US Government procurement compared to commercial procurements
• Unique aspects of IT procurements
• Analysis of key project procurement issues with the {NAME A MEGAPROJECT} (e.g., The Big Dig, Seattle’s Downtown Tunnel, etc.)
• Analyzing and resolving project procurement seller claims
• Identifying and avoiding ethical challenges in project procurement management
Use of either the Springfield Interchange or Chunnel projects or Tacoma Narrows Bridge is not permitted.
Grading Rubric
Excellent: 13 – 15 Point

• Research includes at least three relevant reference sources from the school library. Three relevant non-library sources are also referenced.
• Student links the individual assignment to content described in the course text(s) and clearly links the individual assignment to discussion in course Conferences. The individual assignment will include the student’s and other students’ viewpoints in connection with peer discussions in those Conference discussions.
• The individual assignment provides evidence that the student read and considered a substantial number of literature sources in developing the individual assignment.
• Ideas expressed in a clear and coherent manner using good grammar, proper style, and appropriate citations.
• Student makes use of appropriate and relevant charts, tables, or diagrams to reinforce the student’s research or ideas, but does not dominate the individual assignment with such charts, tables, or diagrams.
• The length of the individual assignment does not deviate from the required page length or word count range of the individual assignment. APA-style requirements for formatting the structure of the individual assignment, such as a cover page, abstract, and references are not calculated as a part of the length of the individual assignment (either page length or word count).
• The individual assignment is formatted according to APA-style—including cover, running header, summary, citations, references, and the like—but with a few minor deviations.

Sample/Suggested References
https://opentextbc.ca/projectmanagement/chapter/chapter-13-procurement-management-project-management/
https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_project-management-from-simple-to-complex-v1.1/s14-04-procurement-process.html
https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_project-management-from-simple-to-complex-v1.1/s14-02-procurement-plan.html
https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_project-management-from-simple-to-complex-v1.1/s14-03-selecting-the-type-of-contract.html
https://opentextbc.ca/projectmanagement/chapter/chapter-16-risk-management-planning-project-management/
https://www.praxisframework.org/library/risk-responses
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-between-single-source-sole-source-contract-32618.html
http://procurementclassroom.com/request-for-quotations/
https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_project-management-from-simple-to-complex-v1.1/s14-05-project-closure.html
https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_the-legal-and-ethical-environment-of-business/s09-contracts.html
https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_introduction-to-contracts-sales-and-product-liability/s19-remedies.html
https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_the-legal-and-ethical-environment-of-business/s07-alternative-dispute-resolution.html
http://www.procurement.utoronto.ca/programs-and-services/purchasing-goods-services/competitive-procurement