Briefly outline transaction cost economics as it relates to IT outsourcing
Transaction cost economics theory is in conflict with the core competency school by suggesting that firms should retain certain specific non-core IT assets in-house. Because of their esoteric nature, specific assets cannot be easily replaced once they are given up in an outsourcing arrangement.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
_____ is asimple method incorporated into a production process designed to eliminate or greatly reduce errors.
A. A poka-yoke B. Six Sigma C. Just-in-time production D. The critical path method
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A. profit maximization B. market share pricing C. demand-oriented pricing D. sales maximization E. status quo pricing
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