Q2 Hudson Corporation is considering three options for managing its data processing operation: continuing with its...

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Q2 Hudson Corporation is considering three options for managing its data processing operation: continuing with its own staf, hiring an outside vendor to do the managing (referred to as outsourcing), or using a combination of its own staff and an outside vendor. The cost of the operation depends on future demand. The annual cost of each option (in thousands of dollars) depends on demand as follows: Demand Staffing Option High Medium Low Own staff 650 600 500 Outside vendor 900 600 300 Combination 800 650 500 W 27°C D回E Q2 Hudson Corporation is considering three options for managing its data processing operation: continuing with its own staf, hiring an outside vendor to do the managing (referred to as outsourcing), or using a combination of its own staff and an outside vendor. The cost of the operation depends on future demand. The annual cost of each option (in thousands of dollars) depends on demand as follows: Demand Staffing Option High Medium Low Own staff 650 600 500 Outside vendor 900 600 300 Combination 800 650 500 W 27°C D回E

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