Question $32$

In conducting a value chain analysis, a manager at a small manufacturing firm looks at a particular departn company and sees that its activities have reached a high degree of commoditization. What does this indicat

The activities have increased proprietary value.

The activities should not be outsourced.

The activities no longer command high prices.

The activities are most likely firm$-$specific and add more value.

Question $33$

Critics of outsourcing make the strategic argument that offshoring:

puts proprietary functions at risk.

violate customer privacy,

ignores corporate social responsibility.

causes job losses.

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