Chapter 10, Problem 6Q

In “The Trouble with Outsourcing,” a Schumpeter column in The Economist, there is a statement of advice to companies, who outsource products or services:” they need to think harder about what is their core business, and what is peripheral.”

What types of problems do you think they are talking about? In your answer, present at least five (5) problems that companies should consider when outsourcing products or services.