Discussion:
Review case study The Bathtub Period and response below:
1. Should Jerry go to the General Manager? Why or why not? Think back to what is expected of a project manager and the project charter.
2. Should the key people be supported on overhead? Why or why not?
3. If this were a cost-plus program, would you consider approaching the customer with your problem in hopes of relief? Why or why not?
4. If you were the customer of this cost-plus program, what would your response be for additional funds for the bathtub period, assuming cost overrun? Why or why not?
5. Would your previous answer change if the program had the money available as a result of being under budget? Why or why not?
6. How do you prevent this situation from recurring on all yearly follow-on contracts?