Outsourcing Allows a Firm to Shed Functions It Does Not

question 61

True/False

Outsourcing allows a firm to shed functions it does not perform well in order to focus on its areas of strength.

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Definitions:

Trade

The exchange of goods and services between people or entities, either within an economy or between economies.

Comparative Advantage

The competence of any individual, firm, or national economy to generate a good or perform a service with a lower sacrifice in alternative opportunities compared to others in the market.

Increasing Costs

A situation in which the costs of production increase as the total output increases, often due to factors like labor and material shortages.

Specialization

The practice of focusing on a specific area or activity to achieve greater efficiency and productivity.