Outsourcing

Multiple Choice

Outsourcing:

A) occurs primarily in large manufacturing firms in the private sector,but is rarely practiced in public purchasing.
B) may reduce operating costs,improve focus on core competencies,and gain access to world-class capabilities.
C) decisions are based on cost-benefit analysis.
D) usually results in increased hiring to attain expertise that the organization does not already possess.
E) is a low risk initiative because the firm can always revert back to performing the function in-house.