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What are the parameter (Cost, Time, Scope, Quality .) that you can sacrifice first, if a problem occurs during the project and may cause its failure ?

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Question added by Jalal RABBAH , Data & Analytics Project Manager , Orange Morocco
Date Posted: 2014/09/15
Salauddin Mohammad
by Salauddin Mohammad , Sr. Manager, Software Development , Aspen Technology Inc

I echo with the answer of Antonio. It really depends on the nature and business objectives of the project and the priorities. If bringing the product to market on a certain time frame is important, then certainly you cannot sacrifice time in this case. In another case, if there is really a certain budget limit to complete the project, then you really cannot go over the budget.. So, It is purely based on situation, and nature of project, and it is different from project to project. 

Antonio J Pedreño Avila
by Antonio J Pedreño Avila , Project Manager , SEMI USA

There is not a single answer. It depends on the project and its objectives, requirements and constrains. Each project has its own characteristics and you need to clearly know them before making such sacrifice in order to achive the main objectives.

Mohammed Wahed Ali
by Mohammed Wahed Ali , Senior Project Controls and Planning Engineer , Al Kuhaimi Advance Electronics System

Scope.....

Ranaa Das-seeking new opportunities
by Ranaa Das-seeking new opportunities , Project Manager , Genie Technologies Inc.

Poor quality definitely impacts cost and also becomes a reason for rework which further increases the time frame for project completion. Also, quality impacts the reputation of an organisation. So quality cannot be sacrificed. With some possibility time can be sacrificed but again I would prefer to have some analysis on how much time delay can be acceptable without impacting much on Cost. Some clients penalize contractors on daily basis, so considering this fact, decision on compromising time/ cost can be taken.

JAYASANKAR SELVARENGARAJU
by JAYASANKAR SELVARENGARAJU , Construction Manager , G.P Zachariades Engineering & Construction

Quality is very important. When the quality of work gets failed it can be lead to rework with extra cost, time and cost.

nomanuddin khwaja
by nomanuddin khwaja , Project QA QC Engineer , Mirage Leisure & Development

first parameter is time generally we sacrifice now as above answer it depends

There is no ideal answer it is depend on the situation and the definition of "Failure" and this definition is depend on the project.

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by Deleted user

The client to clearly define his own interpretation of "failure" for answering as well as deciding on the sacrification.