One Motivation for Companies to Shed Noncore Functions to Their

question 23

Multiple Choice

One motivation for companies to shed noncore functions to their supply chains has been to

• A) increase supply chain membership and participation.
• B) increase supply chain complexity to ease supply chain alignment.
• C) maximize focus on local objectives.
• D) take advantage of supplier and customer competencies that they did not possess.

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Definitions:

Defensive

A state or behavior in which an individual reacts protectively to perceived criticism or threats to their self-esteem or ego, often hindering open communication.

Respected

Being accorded honor or esteem; held in high regard.

Recognized

Acknowledged or identified as having value, significance, or as meeting certain standards.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions characterized by hostility or violence intended to dominate or intimidate another person.