Offshoring,which Means That the Tasks Previously Performed in One Country

question 27

Multiple Choice

Offshoring,which means that the tasks previously performed in one country are now being undertaken abroad,is accepted widely by __________,but not as much by _________ at this time.

• A)manufacturing;services
• B)management;unions
• C)governments;corporations
• D)the home country;the host country

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Definitions:

Spoilage of Materials

Wastage or damage of raw materials during production that cannot be recovered or used.

Direct Labor Time Variance

The difference between the expected (or standard) time to produce goods and the actual time taken, often used in cost control.

Overhead

The ongoing administrative and general expenses of a business that are not directly attributable to specific products or services.

Standard Labor Hours

The estimated amount of time that should be required to produce a unit of product or to complete a process, task, or project.