Before Deciding to Move the Assembly of Its Computer Components

question 89

Multiple Choice

Before deciding to move the assembly of its computer components overseas, BCD Industries should have taken all of the following into considerations it relates to managing its employees EXCEPT:

• A) the cost of labor in the U.S compared to the overseas company for this specific type of work.
• B) the amount of unemployment claims it may have if overseas employees have to be downsized.
• C) the skill level of the labor force in the overseas country.
• D) the culture of the overseas country and how it might impact the work ethic of its employees.
• E) the availability of employees to do this type of work in the overseas country.

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