Use the Following to Answer Question(s): Heartland and Soulland

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Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question(s) : Heartland and Soulland
Suppose that there are only two countries in the world, Heartland and Soulland.The two countries produce only two goods, corn and drill presses.At its current level of production, Heartland must give up production of 1/4 drill press to produce an additional 100 bushels of corn.Soulland must give up 1 drill press to produce an additional 100 bushels of corn.No trade now occurs between the two economies, and both economies are operating on their respective production possibilities frontiers.
-(Exhibit: Heartland and Soulland) The country with a comparative advantage in the production of corn is:

• A) Heartland.
• B) Soulland.
• C) neither; they both use the same technology.
• D) neither; they both use the same amount of resources.

Grasp the strategic role of HR activities and their suitability for outsourcing.

Comprehend the importance of maintaining confidentiality and security when outsourcing HR functions.

Recognize the relationship between outsourcing and organizational restructuring strategies.

Analyze the effect of outsourcing on organizational culture and employee commitments.

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