You Decide to Do Some Background Research on the Topic

question 15

Multiple Choice

You decide to do some background research on the topic of outsourcing, to broaden your general understanding of the topic and help structure your research. Which of the following questions addresses the context and structure of outsourcing service providers?

• A) When and why did outsourcing first develop?
• B) How has outsourcing evolved over time?
• C) What types of outsourcing service providers exist?
• D) How does outsourcing fit into the larger system of our workplace and tasks?
• E) How do typical outsourcing service providers compare and contrast?

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Definitions:

Operational

Pertaining to the operations or functioning of a system or organization, often involving the day-to-day activities necessary for running it effectively.

Organizational Objectives

The specific goals that a company sets out to achieve, which guide its operations and strategic planning.

Financial

Pertaining to money or how money is managed, including investments, expenses, and revenue streams.

Sustainability

The practice of maintaining processes or systems in ways that do not deplete resources or harm ecological systems for future generations.