Indicate whether each scenario in the following table is an example of outsourcing. Not Scenario Outsourcing Outsourcing A French engineering firm closes its own accounts payable department and hires a Swiss accounting firm to take care of this aspect of its business. The Skype office in the United States contracts an independently operated call center in India to handle telephone customer service. Apple decides to internally manufacture displays for iPhone products rather than working with Japanese and South Korean companies. Which of the following are advantages of outsourcing? Check all that apply. O Creates opportunity for new exports O Reduces costs for the company that is outsourcing O Reduces vulnerability of firms' strategic information

Indicate whether each scenario in the following table is an example of outsourcing. Not Scenario Outsourcing Outsourcing A French engineering firm closes its own accounts payable department and hires a Swiss accounting firm to take care of this aspect of its business. The Skype office in the United States contracts an independently operated call center in India to handle telephone customer service. Apple decides to internally manufacture displays for iPhone products rather than working with Japanese and South Korean companies. Which of the following are advantages of outsourcing? Check all that apply. O Creates opportunity for new exports O Reduces costs for the company that is outsourcing O Reduces vulnerability of firms' strategic information

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