A Computer Chip Manufacturing Giant Decides to Outsource Its Operations

question 16

Multiple Choice

A computer chip manufacturing giant decides to outsource its operations to a new geographical location with cheaper labor amidst ongoing labor strikes in a few of its existing locations (due to proposed job cuts) . This draws criticism in its new market and affects its current market position and productivity. Which of the following would be an appropriate reactive (emergent) strategy while moving forward?

• A) hiring and training new talent to begin operations in the emerging market
• B) acquiring a local computer chip marketing and distribution specialist firm in the new location
• C) cancelling the idea of outsourcing and retaining the existing the workforce to run operations
• D) shifting the existing workforce to the new geographical location and paying them according to new standards
• E) cancelling the job cuts till the market situation and entry operations stabilize

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