The Main Cause of Downsizing,refocusing,and Outsourcing During the Latter Part

question 35

Multiple Choice

The main cause of downsizing,refocusing,and outsourcing during the latter part of the 20^th century was:

• A)Developments in IT-especially the advent of the internet.
• B)A greater turbulence in the environment.
• C)Both (a)and (b).
• D)Neither (a)nor (b).

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