Chomp Comp Computers has decided to procure the processing chips it puts in its laptop computers from external suppliers rather than manufacturing these chips in$-$house. How will this decision affect the firm? $q,$

The firm will have more flexibility in purchasing and comparing prices of goods and services

The firm will be able to develop a capability around chip design and manufacturing for that will allow it to better innovate at a future time

The firm will be protected against the principal$-$agent problem

The firm will be able to motivate its employees with high$-$powered incentives