An Agreement to Pay Reasonable Additional Compensation to a Contractor

question 18

Multiple Choice

An agreement to pay reasonable additional compensation to a contractor for the performance of a pre-existing contract when the contractor faces extraordinary circumstances caused by unforeseen difficulties is called a:

• A) good-faith adjustment.
• B) bribe.
• C) compensatory allowance.
• D) relief payment.

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Definitions:

Eustress

Moderate levels of stressors that have constructive and positive effects on effort and performance.

Stressors

Events, situations, or stimuli that cause stress, potentially triggering a response to try to restore equilibrium.

Performance

The act of carrying out a task or the achievement of a task against predefined standards, metrics, or expectations.

Hindrance Stressor

Refers to stress-causing factors that are perceived as obstacles to progress, potentially leading to frustration and hindering personal or professional development.