The Key to Outsourcing Is to Purchase from the Outside

question 38

Multiple Choice

The key to outsourcing is to purchase from the outside only those activities that

• A) are not key to the company's distinctive competence.
• B) are very expensive.
• C) provide the company competitive advantage.
• D) are provided by an important supplier.
• E) are not very expensive.

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Definitions:

Sensitization

The process by which a response to a stimulus becomes amplified over time, leading to an increased reaction to a repeated or similar stimulus.

Mania

Disordered mental state of extreme excitement.

Increased Dopamine

A condition characterized by elevated levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, movement, and motivation.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction, arousal, and memory, playing a key role in transmitting nerve impulses at synapses and neuromuscular junctions.