Discuss the pitfalls of outsourcing, especially as experienced by Boeing.
What will be an ideal response?
Boeing outsourced its production capabilities for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to facilities in several different countries, each of which made one component part of the aircraft. The plane would be assembled in the U.S. Boeing also required these manufacturers, as a condition of getting the contract for production, to fund part of the development of the plane. To save money, some manufacturers outsourced a portion of their part of the job, causing quality problems and production delays. By giving up control over its supply chain, Boeing suffered from delays and parts that did not meet the requirements and could not be assembled. Production of the planes was 4 years behind schedule and costly.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Explain the concepts "agency at will" and "agency coupled with an interest."
What will be an ideal response?
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A) further enhance a business relationship with a key vendor B) invest borrowed money in an effort to decrease the company's net income C) weaken the relationship between the investing company and one of its vendors D) allow the company to use investment income to decrease its annual dividend
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A. Job-hunting B. Career C. Resume D. Interviewing