Hugh & Co,a Manufacturer of Widgets,has Entered into a Contract with a with a Third

question 27

Multiple Choice

Hugh & Co.,a manufacturer of widgets,has entered into a contract with a third party to perform a few functions of its supply chain management.Hugh & Co.can be said to be engaged in:

• A) offshoring.
• B) consolidation.
• C) licensing.
• D) merger.
• E) outsourcing.

---

Definitions:

Equilibrium Potential

The membrane potential at which the flow of a particular type of ion inward (due to the electrical gradient) equals the flow of that ion outward (because of the concentration gradient).

Permeable

A characteristic of materials that allow liquids or gases to pass through them, often used in the context of biological membranes.

Being Co-opted

This process involves incorporating individuals or elements from outside groups into a project or organization with the intent of minimizing opposition or gaining external support.

Matrix Boss

A manager in a matrix organization who shares responsibility for overseeing the work of an employee with another manager.