Firms Generally Prefer Not to Outsource Product Design and Manufacturing

question 35

Multiple Choice

Firms generally prefer not to outsource product design and manufacturing because:

• A)these activities are common and standardized.
• B)these operations are more or less static.
• C)these operations involve a low investment.
• D)these operations require investment in highly specific assets.

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