Additional Information

Further information on some resources who could be involved in the project:
Outcome Account Manager: He represents Outcome which is a recruitment agency that
provides specialist outsourcing resources. Outcome provided the consultants who carried out the
feasibility study and the same consultants will be providing support and guidance to the
Information Technology and Facilities teams during the project.
Director of Finance Division: She was transferred from the Information Technology Division 12
months ago. She is responsible for ensuring a cost-conscious approach is adopted in all
operational and project activities across the Ministry of Food Hygiene.

Hardware Manager: Reports to the Director of Information Technology. He provides computer
hardware to all business functions but has little awareness of the needs of his colleagues working
in software.
Payroll Manager: Reports to the Director of Finance. He is a very experienced and efficient
qualified accountant who has much of the responsibility of running the Finance Division on behalf
of the Director of Finance. He has been involved in drafting the Ministry’s business strategy and
assisting in a full business risk assessment. He also drafted the corporate Business Case
standards.
Which 2 alternative actions apply to the proposed supplier assurance for this project?

A.
Retain because he has a professional facilities qualification and so is in a position to specify the
needs of his division.

B.
Retain because he will be able to advise on many of the products that will enable outsourcing to
happen, such as the 10-year outsourcing service contract.

C.
Retain because he is well-regarded within the Ministry because of the efficiencies, superb
service and savings he has achieved in the Facilities Division.

D.
Add ‘Outcome Account Manager’ because he will advise on potential changes and their impact
on the integrity of the project’s products.

E.
Remove because he is involved with the project and is therefore NOT independent.