________ Are Task Forces That Are Relatively Permanent

question 71

Multiple Choice

________ are task forces that are relatively permanent.

• A)Interest groups
• B)Informal groups
• C)Standing committees
• D)Virtual groups
• E)Self-managed teams

Recognize the trend of outsourcing as a significant strategy in reshaping management.

Understand the differences between outsourcing, alliances, partnerships, and joint ventures.

Analyze the potential losses (e.g., KSAOs) due to outsourcing.

Differentiate between minor and major functions or activities for outsourcing.

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Definitions:

Collection Float

The amount of time it takes for money from checks or other types of payments to be processed and available in the company’s account.

Disbursement Float

The interval between the issuance of a check and the actual deduction of the amount from the issuer's account.

Lockbox System

A service provided by banks to companies for the collection of payments from customers, whereby payments are sent to a special post office box instead of to the company.

Cash Concentration Account

A bank account used by companies to consolidate and manage cash from multiple locations or accounts, improving liquidity management.