Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why an Emphasis

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason why an emphasis on outsourcing will continue?

• A) High transportation costs will force manufacturers to only produce internally.
• B) Cost-reduction pressures will continue and are forcing organizations to use their productive resources most efficiently.
• C) Firms will increasingly focus more on what they excel at to gain competitive advantage along with outsourcing noncompetitive activities related to both production and administration.
• D) The need for customer responsiveness is increasingly causing companies to decide how best to achieve greater flexibility and shorter lead times.Wall Street recognizes and rewards firms that achieve higher return-on-investment.

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