In the Context of Interorganizational Processes, Which of the Following

question 79

Multiple Choice

In the context of interorganizational processes, which of the following is a disadvantage of modular organizations?

• A) They cost significantly more to run than traditional organizations because of the addition of outsourcing costs to their fixed costs.
• B) They are characterized by a loss of control that occurs when key business activities are outsourced to other companies.
• C) They are slow because members cannot combine their efforts to meet customers' needs.
• D) They are unstable and have temporary relationships in a network alliance.

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Definitions:

Produce

The act of creating, manufacturing, or growing goods, often in relation to agriculture or manufacturing sectors.

Land

A natural resource encompassing the earth's surface, both the soil and the underlying geology, as well as the attached rights and interests.

Tenant

An individual or organization that occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

Minor Repairs

describe small, typically inexpensive fixes to property or equipment that are conducted to maintain functionality rather than improve it.