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Friday FUN with the FAR: Question One

Question: FAR 1.102(c)(2) provides that the Federal Acquisition System must shift its focus from “risk avoidance” and “elimination of all risk” to one of “risk management”.  Do you think this guiding principle is being fulfilled in today acquisition environment?

Please leave your answers in the comments section. We hope to hear from you!

* This post is part of a series entitled “Friday Fun with the FAR” Discussion Question? and the questions come from our bi-weekly FUN with the FAR webisode series that is an exceedingly popular and interactive experience for all. Season 2 of FUN with the FAR starts soon, click here to learn more!

 

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