Which of the Following Has Been an Unexpected Effect of Offshoring

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been an unexpected effect of offshoring?

• A)Companies who use offshoring find that their travel costs decrease.
• B)Energy costs for the company rise, increasing the benefits of offshoring.
• C)Wages in the foreign countries rise, reducing the expected cost savings.
• D)It helps reduce wage stagnation of workers in the home country.
• E)It has reversed the trend of increased automation.

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The act of following orders or directions from those in authority.

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Unjust or prejudiced treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.