Which Statement Is the Most Accurate Regarding PPPs

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the most accurate regarding PPPs?

• A) The responsibility for outcomes is carried by public agencies
• B) Typically, PPP projects are not considered good for the public
• C) When public transportation agencies follow the practice of outsourcing to private firms, it is not considered a PPP
• D) A PPP is a contractual arrangement between public- and private-sector entities

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Definitions:

Hardball Tactics

Aggressive or uncompromising strategies used in negotiations or competition, designed to pressure the opposite side into conceding or agreeing to specific terms.

Starting Points

The initial positions or conditions from which something begins or is derived, often used in the context of negotiations or discussions.

Opening Statements

These are initial remarks made by each party in a negotiation or legal proceeding, outlining their position and the outcomes they seek.

Hardball Tactics

Refers to aggressive and often uncompromising negotiation strategies used to pressure the opposing party into conceding.