CSQE practice question 2 of 25

One advantage of outsourcing is that it allows the primary company to

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Answer options

A: focus resources on its core competencies Correct answer

B: redirect its resources on new product development

C: reduce the cost of ongoing training

D: eliminate the need for a skills-based workforce

Correct Answer:

A. focus resources on its core competencies

Explanation

Outsourcing is a business practice where a company hires an external organization to perform tasks, handle operations, or provide services. One key advantage of outsourcing is that it allows the primary company to focus its resources on its core competencies. By delegating non-core activities to external specialists, the company can concentrate on what it does best, thereby enhancing efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage in its primary market.
Reference: "The Outsourcing Revolution" by Michael F. Corbett IEEE Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK), Chapter on Software Engineering Management

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