Using a Third Party Requires a Firm to Share Demand

question 9

Multiple Choice

Using a third party requires a firm to share demand information and in some cases intellectual property.This risk would be described as

• A)leakage of sensitive data and information.
• B)underestimation of the cost of coordination.
• C)reduced customer/supplier contact.
• D)loss of internal capability.

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Definitions:

Trade-off

A situation that involves losing one quality or aspect of something in return for gaining another quality or aspect.

Responsiveness

Refers to the ability of a system or organization to react quickly and effectively to changes, demands, or opportunities.

Efficiency

The ability to accomplish a task or a set of tasks with the minimum amount of resources, time, and waste.

Pricing Scheme

A strategy or formula used to determine the selling price of goods or services.