A PROJECT MANAGER PURCHASES 3,500 WIDGETS FOR HIS PROJECT. THE WID...

20. A project manager purchases 3,500 widgets for his project. The widgets

are delivered on time, but there are many defects in the paint that is on

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the surface of the widgets. The project manager returns the parts to the

vendor for repair and rework. The vendor complains that the paint job

quality was not specified in the contract and it is not his responsibility

to repair the parts. It is likely that the parts will be repaired by the

vendor because of:

a. Expressed warranty.

b. Implied warranty.

c. Past business practices.

d. Threat of legal action by the project team.