The document outlines a task for creating a global request for proposal (RFP) to compare steel suppliers for a multinational organization operating in multiple countries. You are required to develop an internal data collection tool in the form of a survey with a maximum of 10 questions covering cost, volume, locations, and safety, to be sent to managers worldwide. Additionally, you must prepare project plan templates, including an action list, meeting minutes, and a risk management tool, with a three-month timeline for completion.

1. Course Scenario
Presently, your multinational organization uses steel at
locations across the U.S. and globally with operations in
Mexico, Russia, India, and China. Your boss is tasked with
developing a global Request for Proposal (RFP) for gathering
and comparing steel suppliers. In preparation for the RFP, he
has tasked you with building an internal data collection tool to
identify key questions to include within the RFP
. The purpose of your survey is to identify all key information
that is needed for the RFP, and the data collection tool will be
sent to managers across the U.S. and globe. The data collection
tool is a survey administered through email. Furthermore, the
tool must contain a maximum of 10 questions and include the
following:
Cost
Volume
Locations
Safety
You will also need to create templates supporting the project
plan, including an action list, meeting minutes, and a risk
management tool with strong supporting evidence. The time
allotment from start to finish for this project by your boss is
three months.