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Question 7.7. (TCO 3) One advantage of offshore outsourcing is _____.
(Points : 5)
less strategic tasks can be sourced so that companies can focus on
sales and marketing
communication among company members, suppliers, and
customers is problematic.
outsourced work allows companies to create efficiencies that in
fact let them fire more workers
consumers benefit from lower prices generated by effective use of
global resources and developing nations
offshore outsourcing may reduce product quality and can
therefore cause damage to a company’s reputation
Question 8.8. (TCO 3) The reason(s) a company pursues a strategic
alliance is to _____. (Points : 5)
enhance the ability to expand internationally
gain access to new technologies and know-how
increase credibility or brand awareness
All of the above
Question 9.9. (TCO 2) It can be difficult to balance ethics and other
goals, such as pleasing stakeholders or adva