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:

Heavy-handed Punishments

Severe or excessively strict disciplinary measures intended to correct or control behavior.

Exaggerated Guilt

A psychological condition where individuals feel a disproportionate level of guilt for their actions or perceived failures.

Semi-enclosed Spaces

Partially open and partially closed physical areas that offer a sense of privacy while allowing some interaction with the surrounding environment.

Private Spaces

Areas or environments where an individual can expect a degree of privacy and seclusion from others.