Multiple Choice
A characteristic of outsourcing is
A) completely unrelated to vertical integration
B) likely to be profitable exactly when vertical integration is profitable
C) can allow a firm to focus on its core competencies
D) it prevents the exploitation of differing degrees of economies of scale at different points in the supply chain
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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