Question 1

Contract length,competitive edge,____________,and scope definition are the four primary challenges for outsourcing.

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The answer of Contract length,competitive edge,____________,and scope definition are the...

Question 2

What is it called when a company uses organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insourcing
B)   Outsourcing
C)   Business process outsourcing
D)   Offshore outsourcingE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Human resources is the most commonly outsourced function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a benefit an organization can receive from outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Financial savings
B)   Increased technical abilities
C)   Market agility
D)   All of theseE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Offshore outsourcing is using organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is the most uncommon reason why companies outsource?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tap outside sources of expertise.
B)   Concentrate resources on core business.
C)   Reduce headcount and related expenses.
D)   Better manage the costs of internal processes.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Describe the challenges of outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

Competitive edge-effective and innovativ...

Question 8

All of the following are challenges of outsourcing except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Contract length.
B)   Competitive edge.
C)   Confidentiality.
D)   Reduced frustration and expense related to hiring and retaining employees in an exceptionally tight job market.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is the most common function outsourced?

Accepted Answer

A)   IT
B)   HR
C)   Finance
D)   Marketing/salesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Describe why outsourcing is a critical business decision.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing can give the right...

Question 11

___________ outsourcing refers to contracting an outsourcing arrangement with a company in a nearby country.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ outsourcing refers to contracting an outsourcing...

Question 12

Which of the following is the least common function outsourced?

Accepted Answer

A)   IT
B)   HR
C)   Finance
D)   Marketing/salesE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

_________ is an arrangement by which one organization provides a service or services for another organization that chooses not to perform them in-house.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing

Question 14

Identify the three primary outsourcing options.

Accepted Answer

Onshore outsourcing is engaging another ...

Question 15

Which of the following is the primary reason why companies outsource?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tap outside sources of expertise.
B)   Concentrate resources on core business.
C)   Reduce headcount and related expenses.
D)   Better manage the costs of internal processes.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C) A

Question 16

Which of the following is an outsourcing challenge caused by contract length?

Accepted Answer

A)   Difficulties in getting out of a contract
B)   Problems in foreseeing future issues
C)   Problems in reforming an internal IT department
D)   All of theseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

What is a common approach using the professional expertise within an organization to develop and maintain the organization's information technology systems?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insourcing
B)   Outsourcing
C)   Business process outsourcing
D)   Offshore outsourcingE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

What is the outsourcing option that includes the closest location and direct customer control?

Accepted Answer

A)   Onshore outsourcing
B)   Nearshore outsourcing
C)   Offshore outsourcing
D)   None of theseE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Outsourcing is a common approach using the professional expertise within an organization to develop and maintain the organization's information technology systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 20

What is an arrangement by which one organization provides a service or services for another organization that chooses not to perform them in-house?

Accepted Answer

A)   Insourcing
B)   Outsourcing
C)   Business process outsourcing
D)   Offshore outsourcingE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 19: Outsourcing in the 21st Century

Contract length,competitive edge,____________,and scope definition are the four primary challenges for outsourcing.

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What is it called when a company uses organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems?

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Human resources is the most commonly outsourced function.

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Which of the following is a benefit an organization can receive from outsourcing?

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Offshore outsourcing is using organizations from developing countries to write code and develop systems.

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Which of the following is the most uncommon reason why companies outsource?

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Describe the challenges of outsourcing.

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All of the following are challenges of outsourcing except:

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Which of the following is the most common function outsourced?

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Describe why outsourcing is a critical business decision.

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___________ outsourcing refers to contracting an outsourcing arrangement with a company in a nearby country.

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Which of the following is the least common function outsourced?

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_________ is an arrangement by which one organization provides a service or services for another organization that chooses not to perform them in-house.

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What is a common approach using the professional expertise within an organization to develop and maintain the organization's information technology systems?

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