The Risk of Outsourcing Concerned with Unauthorized Disclosure of Sensitive

question 26

Multiple Choice

The risk of outsourcing concerned with unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information is the risk of

• A) a locked-in system.
• B) a loss of control.
• C) a reduced competitive advantage.
• D) inflexibility.

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Definitions:

Pyramid of Numbers

A graphical representation that shows the number of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

Biological Magnification

The increased concentration of toxic chemicals, such as PCBs, heavy metals, and certain pesticides, in the tissues of organisms at higher trophic levels in food webs.

Bioconcentration

The accumulation of a substance in the tissues of living organisms at higher concentrations than in the surrounding environment.

Pesticide Treadmill

A situation where farmers must continuously use more and different chemicals to control pests that have developed resistance to pesticides.