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Published 2023. ISBN-13: 978-0-940343-92-4  \n070119  \nDigital book(s) produced [by](by Booknook.biz)[ Booknook.biz](by Booknook.biz)  \ncontents  \nTable of Figures  \nPreface  \nChapter 1. The Contract Management Framework  \nWhat is the Objective of Contract Management?  \nWhat is a Contract?  \nContract Life Cycle  \nContract Stakeholders  \nOrganizational Influences  \nEnvironmental Trends  \nImplications of Current and Future Business Requirements Performance Metrics  \nStrengthening Technical Competencies  \nContract Management as a Profession  \n1. Professional Organization  \n2. Code of Ethics  \n3. Body of Knowledge  \n4. Research Activities  \n5. Credentialing Body Specialized Knowledge Areas  \n1. Architect-Engineer Services and Construction  \n2. Category Management  \n3. Earned Value Management  \n4. Information Technology  \n5. International Contract Management  \n6. Major Systems  \n7. Research and Development ( R& D)  \n8. Sustainable Procurement  \n9. Other Specialized Skill Areas  \nChapter 2. Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) Overview  \nPurpose  \nThe CMBOK Structure  \nCMBOK Competency System  \nThe Contract Management StandardTM (CMSTM) : Its Importance, Development, & Intent  \nWhat is a “standard” and why is it needed?  \nWhat is the value of the CMSTM?  \nWhat is the significance of ANSI reaffirmation?  \nHow does ANSI-reaffirmed CMSTM help professional development? Will reaffirmation of the CMSTM affect the certification program? What is the problem the CMSTM is intended to solve?  \nWho should use the CMSTM?  \nWhat gives NCMA the standing to develop and maintain the CMSTM? Why is the CMSTM important?  \nHow was the CMSTM developed and what gives it credibility?  \nHow were the members of the SCB selected?  \nWhat is the intent of the Contract Management Standard?  \nWhat is the CMSTM not intended to do?  \nIn addition to ANSI reaffirmation, what major content changes were  \nmade from Edition 2 of the CMSTM to Edition 3?  \nWhat is the difference between the CMSTM and the CMBOK?  \nChapter 3. Leadership Competency  \nA. Leadership A.1 Competence  \nA.2 Character  \nA.3 Collaboration  \nA.4 Emotional Intelligence  \nA.5 Vision  \nChapter 4. Management Competency  \nB. Management  \nB.1 Business Management  \nB.2 Change Management  \nB.3 Financial Management  \nB.4 Project Management  \nB.5 Risk Management  \nB.6 Supply Chain Management  \nChapter 5. Guiding Principles Competency  \n1.0 Guiding Principles  \n1.1 Skills and Roles  \n1.2 Contract Principles  \n1.3 Standards of Conduct  \n1.4 Regulatory Compliance  \n1.5 Situational Assessment  \n1.6 Team Dynamics  \n1.7 Communication and Documentation  \nChapter 6. Pre-Award Life Cycle Phase  \n2.0 Pre-Award  \nDomain A: Develop Solicitation  \n2.1 Plan Solicitation  \n2.2 Requesting Offers Domain B: Develop Offer  \n2.3 Plan Sales  \n2.4 Prepare Offer  \nChapter 7. Award Life Cycle Phase  \n3.0 Award  \nDomain C: Form Contract  \n3.1 Analyze Price of Cost  \n3.2 Plan Negotiations  \n3.3 Select Source  \n3.4 Manage Disagreements  \nChapter 8. Post-Award Life Cycle Phase  \n4.0 Post-Award  \nDomain D: Perform Contract  \n4.1 Administer Contract  \n4.2 Ensure Quality  \n4.3 Manage Subcontracts  \n4.4 Manage Changes  \nDomain E: Close Contract  \n4.5 Close Out Contract  \nChapter 9. Learn Competency  \nC. Learn  \nC.1 Continuous Learning  \nC.2 Individual Competence  \nC.3 Organizational Capacity  \nContract Managers Need Innovation Knowledge  \nChapter 10. Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Lexicon  \nAbbreviations and Acronyms  \nThe CMBOK Lexicon  \nAnnex. The Contract Management StandardTM Publication (CMSTM)  \nAppendix 1. Position Standard for Contract Managers Appendix 2. Contract Management Curricula Models  \nAppendix 3. Contract Management Continuing Professional Education","cbCaiuQGk6p8z9MM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuQGk6p8z9MM","pdf",19104515,1195,"English","# Preface\n# Chapter 1. The Contract Management Framework\n## What is the Objective of Contract Management?\n## What is a Contract?\n# Chapter 2. Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) Overview\n# Chapter 3. Leadership Competency\n# Chapter 4. Management Competency\n# Chapter 5. Guiding Principles Competency\n# Chapter 6. Pre-Award Life Cycle Phase\n# Chapter 7. Award Life Cycle Phase\n# Chapter 8. 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