When Might Offshoring Backfire

question 16

Multiple Choice

When might offshoring backfire?

• A)If the procedures followed in managing the outsourced function remain the same.
• B)Ithe overseas company uses the information to produce its own competitive product
• C)When all of the current suppliers to the outsourced function are retained.
• D)If the cost of the function is reduced by at least 50%.

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