Which Statement Best Reflects the Current View on the Efficacy

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the current view on the efficacy of offshoring as a cost reduction measure?

• A) While organizations can save with this practice, hidden costs, such as productivity loss during the transition, can chew up much of the financial gains.
• B) The practice of offshoring has been one of the most positive HR trends of the past ten years.
• C) The continuous shifting of global economies makes offshoring a necessary function for organizations to survive.
• D) Offshoring only works if top managers begin early in the process to plan their key strategies, such as alternative talent pools and workforce training.

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