All of the Following Are Variables That Could Be Considered

question 18

Multiple Choice

All of the following are variables that could be considered in a decision to outsource a component that is currently being produced in-house.Which of the following is not likely to be relevant?

• A) The impact on employee morale
• B) The book value of equipment used in making the component
• C) The importance of vertical integration to the company
• D) The reliability of the supplier

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