Which of the Following Statements Is True of Outsourcing

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of outsourcing?

• A) It involves significantly low amounts of transaction costs.
• B) It is the most viable option for companies seeking to avoid becoming hollow.
• C) It is the best way for a company to develop in-house manufacturing capabilities.
• D) It carries a risk of proprietary technology being expropriated by the contract manufacturer.

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Definitions:

Gamification

The application of game-design elements and game principles in non-game contexts to engage and motivate people to achieve their goals.

Game-playing Concepts

Ideas or strategies derived from games that can be applied in other contexts, such as education or business, to engage and motivate individuals.

Apps

Short for applications, these are software programs designed to perform specific tasks on computers or mobile devices.

Web Services

Software systems designed to support interoperable machine-to-machine interaction over a network, often using standardized protocols like SOAP or REST.