Which of the Following Has Been an Unexpected Effect of Offshoring

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been an unexpected effect of offshoring?

• A)Companies that use offshoring find that their travel costs decrease.
• B)Energy costs for the company rise, increasing the benefits of offshoring.
• C)Wages in the foreign countries rise, reducing the expected cost savings.
• D)It helps reduce wage stagnation of workers in the home country.
• E)It has reversed the trend of increased automation.

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Definitions:

Surfactant

A substance that reduces surface tension between two liquids, or between a liquid and a gas, used extensively in medical treatment, especially in neonatal care to aid in breathing.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Sinoatrial Node

A group of cells located in the right atrium of the heart that spontaneously generates electrical impulses, acting as the heart's natural pacemaker.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per minute, a vital sign indicating the heart's activity.