Firms Considering Outsourcing Need to Spend Considerable Time and Effort

question 14

Multiple Choice

Firms considering outsourcing need to spend considerable time and effort to thoroughly review the outsourcing firm's ____ audit and ensure that they understand the firm's control goals and implementations.

• A) ISO 17799
• B) ISO 70
• C) SAS 17799
• D) SAS 70

Describe the opponent process theory and its application in understanding emotional and behavioral reactions.

Explain the concept of dishabituation and its relation to previous stimuli exposure.

Understand how frequent stimuli presentations and stimulus intensity affect habituation and sensitization.

Grasp the concept of the A state and B state in the context of opponent process theory.

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Definitions:

Due Diligence

The investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party or an act with a certain standard of care.

Job-Related Stress

The stress experienced by an individual that is directly attributed to the demands or pressures of their work environment.

Redesigning Jobs

The process of altering job roles and responsibilities to improve efficiency, satisfaction, or adapt to new technologies.

Enriching Jobs

The process of designing or modifying jobs in ways that increase the motivational potential through factors such as adding variety, significance, and autonomy.