"A Shortage of Qualified Personnel Is One of the Main

Multiple Choice

"A shortage of qualified personnel is one of the main reason that companies outsource. A project may require experts in a particular field for several months and planning for this procurement ensures that the needed services will be available for the project." Which of the following benefits does this characteristic of outsourcing provide an organization?

A) Reduces focus on its core business  
B) Increases control over all aspects of projects that suppliers carry out  
C) Provides access to specific skills  
D) Reduces dependency on suppliers