Exercises > Diagnostic exercise: Does it reach where actions take place?
This exercise refers to the content of "Misplaced content"; please refer to that page for context and to learn more (part of Module III. Why contracts fail).
Diagnostic exercise: Does it reach where actions take place?
Take a sustainability-related clause or requirement from your contract stack.
Step 1: Where is it located?
Where is this requirement currently located?
- Main contract
- General Terms and Conditions
- (Supplier) Code of Conduct
- Supplier Requirements
- Specifications
- Other: ______
Is this where decisions based on this requirement are actually made?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Step 2: Where should it be placed?
At which points of decision-making should this requirement influence decisions?
| Point of decision | Should it influence decisions here? | Is it placed here? |
|---|---|---|
| Product (specifications, design) | ☐ | ☐ |
| Operations & processes | ☐ | ☐ |
| Supply chain | ☐ | ☐ |
If a requirement should influence decisions in a given context but is not placed there, it is likely misplaced. A requirement that is not placed where decisions are made is unlikely to influence practice.