Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why Companies

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why companies might use outsourcing to improve performance of strategy-critical activities?

• A) Improving a company's chances for outclassing rivals in the performance of strategy-critical activities and turning a core competence into a distinctive competence
• B) Promoting quick establishment of a total quality culture
• C) Speeding internal decision making and shortening the time it takes to respond to changing market conditions
• D) Capitalizing on the partnerships with outsiders to enhance its arsenal of capabilities and thus contribute to better strategy execution
• E) Helping decrease internal bureaucracies and flatten the organizational structure

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Direct Instruction

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