If a firm has excess capacity, this is an example of what reason for producing in-house?
a. No competent supplier
b. Better quality control
c. Use of idle capacity
d. Protect proprietary technologies
c. Use of idle capacity
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A. a comprehensive approach to diversity that is part of an overall organizational strategy b. the composition of its workforce c. the number of managers that represent diverse populations d. regular training for managers on diversity management
Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT?
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