Outsourcing the Computer Hardware and Services Means That Users Will

question 131

Short Answer

Outsourcing the computer hardware and services means that users will be __________ to what the vendor is willing to supply according to the contract.

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Definitions:

Centralization

The organizational structure decision to concentrate decision-making authority and control at higher levels of management.

Supply Policies

Guidelines and rules set by an organization to govern its procurement activities and relationships with suppliers.

Purchasing Consortia

Groups of businesses that come together to aggregate their purchasing volume in order to negotiate better prices and terms from suppliers.

Confidentiality

The requirement to keep certain information private, not disclosing it to unauthorized individuals or parties.