Which of the following can be cited as an example of outsourcing?
A) Microsoft hands over its customer service function to Convergys, located in India.
B) Volkswagen acquires a steel manufacturing plant to reduce its overall production costs.
C) Dell sources computer parts from suppliers located in Russia.
D) Audi starts a manufacturing facility in China to take advantage of low labor costs.
E) P&G acquires a retail outlet to reduce its distribution costs.
A
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