Outsourcing$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

Multiple Choice

may reduce operating costs, improve focus on core competencies, and gain access to world$-$class capabilities

decisions are solely based on cost$$benefit analysis

is a low$-$risk initiative because the firm can always revert back to performing the function in$-$house

usually results in increased hiring to attain expertise that the organization does not already possess

occurs primarily in large manufacturing firms, but rarely occurs in service firms