The Following Are Good Examples of Outsourcing Some Value Chain

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following are good examples of outsourcing some value chain activities that were formerly performed in-house except

• A)IBM performs information technology services for Colgate-Palmolive.
• B)Luxottica manufactures glasses for Dolce & Gabbana.
• C)Nordstrom retails certain products for Coach Inc.
• D)Foxconn manufactures the iPad and iPhone for Apple Inc.
• E)Paychex performs HR services for Robert Half Financial & Accounting.

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Definitions:

Yelling Behavior

Vocal expressions performed at a high volume, often indicative of anger, distress, or attempting to command attention.

Partial Reinforcement Effect

The greater resistance to extinction of an instrumental or operant response following intermittent rather than continuous reinforcement during acquisition.

Frustration Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that frustration, or the blocking of goal achievement, leads to aggression or other antisocial behaviors.

Contingency Management

A type of behavioral therapy based on the principle of reinforcing desired behaviors with rewards while not reinforcing or punishing undesirable behaviors.