A Decision to Opt for Vertical Integration or External Sourcing

question 50

Multiple Choice

A decision to opt for vertical integration or external sourcing:

• A)Can easily be reversed, so should not take up too much managerial time
• B)Can be made easier by simply opting for both
• C)Should be considered rationally by senior managers, both from a long-term financial and a strategic perspective
• D)Should be trusted to external consultants who understand the theory better

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Definitions:

Fugue State

A rare psychological state involving loss of personal identity and memory, often accompanied by unexpected travel or wandering.

Psychogenic Amnesia

A memory disorder characterized by sudden retrograde episodic memory loss, said to occur for a period of time proceeding a traumatic event, though not due to direct physical damage.

Catatonic Schizophrenia

A type of schizophrenia characterized by abnormal movement patterns, including stupor, rigidity, or excessive, purposeless movements.

Fugue Disorder

A rare psychological disorder characterized by reversible amnesia for personal identity, including the memories, personality, and other identifying characteristics of individuality, often involving unplanned travel or wandering.