A Characteristic of Outsourcing Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

A characteristic of outsourcing is

• A) completely unrelated to vertical integration
• B) likely to be profitable exactly when vertical integration is unprofitable
• C) it prevents a firm from focusing on its core competencies
• D) it prevents the exploitation of differing degrees of economies of scale at different points in the supply chain

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Definitions:

Acidic Secretions

Fluids produced by cells or glands that contain a high concentration of acid, like stomach acid, aiding in digestion and other processes.

Carbohydrate-Digesting Enzyme

Enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of carbohydrates into simple sugars, facilitating their absorption and utilization by the body.

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down starches into sugars during digestion.

Salivary Amylase

An enzyme found in saliva that begins the process of starch digestion by breaking down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.