The Contracting of Noncore Operations or Jobs from Internal Production

question 24

Multiple Choice

The contracting of noncore operations or jobs from internal production within a business to an external entity that specializes in that operation is known as

• A) outsourcing.
• B) licensing.
• C) franchising.
• D) contract manufacturing.
• E) contract sourcing.

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Definitions:

Planter Class

The wealthy and socially dominant class in the American South before the Civil War, known for owning large plantations and many slaves.

Antebellum Southern Society

The social structure and culture in the American South before the Civil War, characterized by plantation economies and slavery.

Agriculture

The practice of cultivating the land and raising livestock for food, fiber, and other products.