John is the project manager for a large project in his organization. A new change request has been proposed that will affect several areas of the project. One area of the project change impact is on…

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Options

• ARefer the vendor to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and insist that they make the changes.
• BReview the Request for Proposal (RFP) for guidance.
• CWithhold the vendor's payments until the issue is resolved.
• DRefer to the contract agreement for direction.

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  4% (1)
• C
  16% (4)
• D
  76% (19)

Explanation

Option D is correct because when a vendor disputes scope or refuses additional work, the contract is the binding legal document that governs the relationship - it defines the scope of work, change clauses, and obligations for both parties, making it the authoritative first reference for resolving disputes. Option A is wrong because an SLA governs service performance standards (uptime, response times), not scope of work or change authority - it's the wrong document for this situation. Option B is incorrect because the RFP is a pre-contract solicitation document used to invite bids; once a contract is signed, the RFP is superseded and no longer governs the relationship. Option C is wrong and potentially illegal - withholding payment without contractual basis could expose John's organization to breach of contract liability, making it the most dangerous choice.

Memory tip: Think "Contract = Contract disputes." Whenever a vendor relationship goes sideways, the contract is always the first stop - it's the signed agreement that replaced all prior documents (RFP, proposals, SLAs) as the governing authority.

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