Qualitative Factors That Should Be Assessed When Making an Insourcing/outsourcing

question 30

Multiple Choice

Qualitative factors that should be assessed when making an insourcing/outsourcing decision include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)Compatibility of the supplier's organizational culture and values with your company
• B)The importance assigned to the supplier's location
• C)The skills and knowledge of the supplier's management team
• D)The costs incurred at the start of the contract

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Definitions:

State Of Tension

A psychological or physical condition resulting from the presence of conflicting or unmet needs or desires.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy balance around a genetically predetermined 'set point.'

Habituate

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or environment, leading to a decrease in response over time.

Predictable Diets

Dietary patterns that are consistent and can be anticipated, often used in nutritional studies to assess the impact of specific food intakes on health.