Outsourcing (HSC SSCE Business Studies): Quizzes
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What is outsourcing also called?
What is outsourcing also called?
Contracting out
What percentage of businesses outsource to reduce costs?
What percentage of businesses outsource to reduce costs?
36%
Which is a commonly outsourced direct HR function?
Which is a commonly outsourced direct HR function?
Payroll management
What type of tasks are contractors particularly valuable for?
What type of tasks are contractors particularly valuable for?
Processing functions
What is identified as a risk of contracting?
What is identified as a risk of contracting?
Loss of competitive advantage
How do independent contractors operate?
How do independent contractors operate?
They run their own businesses
What characterises process outsourcing?
What characterises process outsourcing?
Routine, measurable tasks
What is an operational advantage of global outsourcing?
What is an operational advantage of global outsourcing?
Expand capacity and flexibility
What specific risk exists with global outsourcing?
What specific risk exists with global outsourcing?
Cultural differences affect service
How many local staff did Telstra employ during the pandemic?
How many local staff did Telstra employ during the pandemic?
3500