Relying on Outsiders to Perform Certain Value Chain Activities Offers

Multiple Choice

Relying on outsiders to perform certain value chain activities offers such strategic advantages as

A) obtaining higher quality and/or cheaper components or services.
B) improving the company's ability to innovate by allying with "best-in-world" suppliers.
C) reducing the company's risk exposure to changing technology and/or changing buyer preferences.
D) increasing the firm's ability to assemble diverse kinds of expertise speedily and efficiently.
E) All of these.