Why might a company not choose to outsource certain value chain activities presently performed in-house?

A. because it enables a company to gain better access to end users and better market visibility
B. because it allows a company to concentrate on its core business, leverage its key resources, and do even better what it already does best
C. because it streamlines company operations in ways that improve organizational flexibility and cuts the time it takes to get new products into the marketplace
D. because it helps the company assemble diverse kinds of expertise speedily and efficiently
E. because it improves a company's ability to innovate


Answer: A

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