A Large Publishing Company Contracts with a Freelance Writer for the Task

question 73

Multiple Choice

A large publishing company contracts with a freelance writer for the task of copyediting a new manuscript, instead of hiring a full-time copyeditor. This is an example of ________.

• A) lateral movement
• B) open sourcing
• C) outsourcing
• D) job rotation

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Definitions:

Stable Patterns

Consistent and predictable behaviors or configurations that remain unchanged over time.

Field Dependence/Independence

A cognitive style that describes individuals' tendency to rely on or disregard the surrounding context in processing information.

Reflectivity/Impulsivity

A cognitive style dimension referring to the way individuals trade off speed and accuracy of responding.

Working Memory

A cognitive system that holds information temporarily for processing and manipulation, crucial for reasoning and guidance of decision-making and behavior.