If you were in the position of Mr. Carter:

1.  Which action would you take on the design engineering contract?

Which contractor would you select for the foundation and erection work?

Would you separate these two phases and award them to different bidders.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1.    What is the immediate and basic issues?

2.    Should cost be a major factor in the selection of a design engineering firm?

3.    What alternative methods might Moren consider in contracting the three phases of the transmission line project?

4.    Should Mr. Carter be responsible for deciding with whom the business is to be placed?

5.    What additional information would you request from your subordinates if you were Mr. Carter?