When Implemented Properly,outsourcing Can

question 31

Multiple Choice

When implemented properly,outsourcing can

• A)cut costs.
• B)refocus the core business.
• C)improve firm performance.
• D)All of the above.

Recognize the ethical implications in organizational decisions and structure, exemplified by cases like Enron.

Understand the principles of span of control within an organizational hierarchy.

Appreciate the role of functional design in fostering skill specialization and technical decision-making.

Acknowledge the impact of organizational design on resource allocation and conflict management.

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Definitions:

Hypnosis

A trance-like state characterized by heightened focus, concentration, and suggestibility, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Withdrawal Illness

Symptoms that occur after abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of substances that have been used regularly.

Physical Dependence

A physiological state in which the body becomes accustomed to the presence of a substance, leading to withdrawal symptoms when the substance is reduced or stopped.

Inhibitions

Psychological mechanisms that hold back or restrain one's behaviors, emotions, or thoughts, often unconsciously.