An Example of Global Outsourcing Is Seen When Gap Inc

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An example of global outsourcing is seen when Gap Inc. uses low-cost Caribbean labor to cheaply produce its clothing, and then finishes off and sells its clothing in the United States.

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Bureaucratic

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Hierarchal Organizational Forms

Hierarchical organizational forms describe the structure of an organization that ranks its parts and positions in levels of importance and authority, with a clear chain of command from top to bottom.

Short-Term Employment

Employment situations that are temporary or have a fixed duration, often lasting for only a limited period.

Gig Employment

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