Outsourcing strategies

Multiple Choice

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involve farming out value chain activities presently performed in$-$house to outside specialists and strategic allies.

are nearly always a more attractive strategic option than merger and acquisition strategies.

carry the substantial risk of making a company overly dependent on its suppliers.

carry the substantial risk of raising a company's costs.

increase a company's risk exposure to changing technology and$/$or changing buyer preferences.