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Cisco 820-605 Exam - Topic 12 Question 93 Discussion

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a bank and their vendor have a significant disagreement over the value of the work that was delivered the past two years under the existing managed-services contract. The contract renewal process was delayed for over three months, with considerable risk to both parties. Which best practice will help prevent this type of disagreement?
A) Adopt a lifecycle approach with a proactive review of service performance against KPIs.
B) Have the CSM define how value should be measured at the end of the contract period.
C) Engage a third-party mediator to develop contract goals and evaluate the objectives at regular intervals.
D) Have the CIO define a clear IT strategy and implement the suggestions immediately.

Cisco 820-605 Exam - Topic 12 Question 93 Discussion

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Question #: 93
Topic #: 12
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The Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a bank and their vendor have a significant disagreement over the value of the work that was delivered the past two years under the existing managed-services contract. The contract renewal process was delayed for over three months, with considerable risk to both parties. Which best practice will help prevent this type of disagreement?

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Vallie
9 months ago
Clear IT strategy is essential, but timing matters too.
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Mattie
9 months ago
Surprised this disagreement even happened!
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Juan
10 months ago
Not sure a third-party mediator is the best route.
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Boris
10 months ago
Totally agree, KPIs should be front and center.
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Arthur
10 months ago
A proactive review of service performance is key!
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Johnna
10 months ago
I think defining a clear IT strategy is important, but implementing suggestions immediately might not be realistic. Option D seems a bit rushed to me.
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Xuan
11 months ago
Engaging a third-party mediator sounds like a good idea, but I can't recall if we covered that in detail. Option C might help, but it feels a bit complicated.
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Artie
11 months ago
I feel like having the CSM define value measurement is crucial, but I wonder if that could lead to bias. Option B seems like a solid choice, though.
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Nickie
11 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of KPIs in our last class. I think option A makes sense, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only solution.
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Leah
11 months ago
This question seems straightforward enough. I'm leaning towards option A - adopting a lifecycle approach with regular performance reviews. That seems like the best way to stay on top of things and avoid the kind of disagreement described. I'll make sure to give that one some serious consideration.
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Giuseppe
11 months ago
Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key is to have a proactive, lifecycle-based approach to managing the vendor relationship, as outlined in option A. That way, you can stay on top of performance and value throughout the contract, rather than waiting until the end.
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Helaine
11 months ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. I can see the merit in having a third-party mediator involved, as suggested in option C. That could help keep things objective and prevent the kind of dispute described. I'll make sure to consider that option closely.
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Stephen
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. There are a few different approaches mentioned, and I'm not sure which one would be the most effective in preventing this type of disagreement. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Myra
11 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about managing vendor relationships. I think the key is to have a structured approach to evaluating performance and value, so option A looks like the best choice.
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Doretha
2 years ago
Looks like the CIO and the vendor need to work on their communication skills. Maybe they can settle this over a game of ping-pong.
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Jacquelyne
2 years ago
B is interesting, but I wonder if the vendor will actually agree to that. Might as well just arm wrestle for the contract.
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Kerrie
2 years ago
D? Really? The CIO should focus on strategy, not micromanaging the contract execution. Sounds like a recipe for disaster.
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Melodie
2 years ago
Agreed, having a third-party mediator can help ensure both parties are on the same page.
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Carole
2 years ago
C) Engage a third-party mediator to develop contract goals and evaluate the objectives at regular intervals.
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Eleonora
2 years ago
A) Adopt a lifecycle approach with a proactive review of service performance against KPIs.
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Benedict
2 years ago
I believe engaging a third-party mediator could also help in evaluating contract goals.
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Daron
2 years ago
C is the best option. A third-party mediator can bring an unbiased perspective to the table. Saves a lot of headaches.
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Kati
2 years ago
D) Have the CIO define a clear IT strategy and implement the suggestions immediately.
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Desmond
2 years ago
C) Engage a third-party mediator to develop contract goals and evaluate the objectives at regular intervals.
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Santos
2 years ago
B) Have the CSM define how value should be measured at the end of the contract period.
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Georgiann
2 years ago
A) Adopt a lifecycle approach with a proactive review of service performance against KPIs.
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Brice
2 years ago
I agree with Lavina, having a proactive review of service performance is crucial.
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Lavina
2 years ago
I think option A is the best practice to prevent disagreements.
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Joseph
2 years ago
A lifecycle approach with KPIs is the way to go. Helps keep both parties on the same page and avoid surprises.
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Ernest
2 years ago
A lifecycle approach with KPIs is the way to go. Helps keep both parties on the same page and avoid surprises.
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Phillip
2 years ago
C) Engage a third-party mediator to develop contract goals and evaluate the objectives at regular intervals.
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Troy
2 years ago
A) Adopt a lifecycle approach with a proactive review of service performance against KPIs.
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