How Does Outsourcing Improve an Organization's Utilization of Assets

question 92

Multiple Choice

How does outsourcing improve an organization's utilization of assets?

• A) by allowing a company to completely eliminate its IS department, which will reduce its payroll costs
• B) by allowing the company to sell assets to outsourcers and improve their cash position
• C) by eliminating the expense of keeping up with the latest technology and, thus, eliminate the drain on cash reserves
• D) Both B and C above are correct.

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