The primary motivators behind outsourcing are:

A$.$

B$.$

Outsiders often outperform or offer cost$-$effective solutions for certain activities, enabling a firm to concentrate its efforts on core competencies.

C$.$

A desire to minimize investment in fixed assets and the necessity to refine the company's in$-$house competencies and competitive capabilities.

D$.$

Avoiding capital outlays associated with vertical integration and reducing the company's susceptibility to technological shifts or evolving consumer preferences.

E$.$

Counting on a reduced in$-$house workforce and minimal investment in intellectual capital to yield cost reductions.