1. What are competencies and why are they popular in training departments?

2. Should activities on the critical path be outsourced? Why or why not??

a. Usually not. Reasoning: When outsourced, the company often loses control of the time it takes to complete the task. A delay in any of these activities results in a delay in the entire project.

b. Yes. Outsourcing the tasks to a company that can complete the tasks at a lower cost will reduce the overall project budget.

c. It depends on the activities and the project status. The decision should be made based on a thorough evaluation of the options.

d. Yes. Outsourcing the tasks will bring a higher quality to the overall project.