A Major Concern with Outsourcing Is That the Company May

question 35

Multiple Choice

A major concern with outsourcing is that the company may lose_________ by being forced to reveal proprietary trade secrets.

• A) industry position
• B) market position
• C) intellectual capital
• D) market value
• E) employees

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Definitions:

Hofstede's Five Dimensions

A framework for understanding cultural differences across countries, based on five dimensions: power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation vs. short-term orientation.

Uncertainty Avoidance

Describes the degree to which a culture tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, impacting organizational practices and decision-making processes.

Masculinity-Femininity

Represents a cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society emphasizes traditional masculine and feminine roles.

Performance Orientation

A focus or emphasis on the outcome of activities in terms of success, achievement, and excellence in performance.