Contratos y EjecuciónPregunta 824 de 1605
Which contract type places the greatest risk of cost overruns on the contractor rather than the owner?
a.Fixed-price (lump-sum)
b.Time-and-materials
c.Straight cost-plus-percentage
d.Cost-plus with no maximum
Explicación
A fixed-price or lump-sum contract puts the greatest cost-overrun risk on the contractor because the price is set regardless of actual costs; if costs exceed the estimate, the contractor absorbs the loss. Cost-plus and time-and-materials arrangements shift much of that risk to the owner, who reimburses actual costs. This is why accurate estimating and scope control are critical to profitability on fixed-price work.
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