Organizations Chose to Outsource IT Activities for All of the Following

question 49

Multiple Choice

Organizations chose to outsource IT activities for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) To realize cost savings
• B) To consolidate a data center
• C) To create a core competency
• D) To infuse cash into the company
• E) To support capacity on demand

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Definitions:

Customer Order Cycle

The complete sequence of events from the time a customer places an order until the product is delivered and payment is received.

Customer/Retailer Interface

The point of contact and interaction between a customer and a retailer, where services and information are exchanged.

Replenishment Cycle

The repeat process of ordering and stocking new inventory to replace what has been sold or used, ensuring a sufficient level of stock is maintained.

Retailer and Distributor

Involved in the distribution process, with retailers selling goods directly to consumers and distributors serving as intermediaries who move products from manufacturers to retailers or other businesses.