For each factor listed, indicate whether it influcences the make decision or the buy decision.

Factor: Make or Buy Decision?

a. Less costly

b. Easy integration of operations

c. Utilize skills of suppliers

d. Utilize existing capacity that may be idle

e. Maintain direct control

f. Small volume requirement g. Having limited capacity or capability h. Avoid unreliable supplier base i. Maintain design/production secrecy j. Augment existing labor force k. Maintain multiple qualified vendor sources l. Stabilize existing workforce m. Indirect control