Why does the project team require a project scope statement prior to planning procurements? What is the difference between efficiency and effectiveness? Give an example of something that is one but not the other.

Assigned Readings:

• Chapter 13: Project Supply Chain Management
• Chapter 14: Determining Project Progress and Results
• Chapter 15: Finishing the Project and Realizing the Benefits

Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

1. Why does the project team require a project scope statement prior to planning procurements?
2. What is the difference between efficiency and effectiveness? Give an example of something that is one but not the other.
3. Give specific examples of risks on a project that are within the team’s control, partially within the team’s control, and outside the team’s control. Tell how you would deal with each.

Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student’s own words – do not provide quotes!

Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (written in full essay, using proper paragraph structure, sources cited within the body of the main text and Times New Roman with font size 12).