The Key to Outsourcing Is to Purchase from the Outside

question 38

Multiple Choice

The key to outsourcing is to purchase from the outside only those activities that

• A) are not key to the company's distinctive competence.
• B) are very expensive.
• C) provide the company competitive advantage.
• D) are provided by an important supplier.
• E) are not very expensive.

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

A person's confidence in their ability to perform actions required to achieve certain outcomes.

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief in a group's collective ability to organize and execute the courses of action required to achieve given goals.

Team Cohesion

The extent to which members of a team are united in pursuing common goals and how attracted they are to the team and its activities.

Antecedents

Events or conditions that precede and influence behavior, actions, or outcomes.