Question

which of the following is true about offshoring?

a. it only includes the complete offshoring of production.

b. it is usually performed in the united states.

c. it is usually done in order to save money.

d. it is not an important component of contemporary business strategy.

e. it is only used for manufacturing.

Explanation:

• Option A: Offshoring can include partial or complete offshoring of various business functions (not just production), so A is false.
• Option B: Offshoring typically involves moving operations to other countries (not usually within the US), so B is false.
• Option C: A key reason for offshoring is cost reduction (e.g., lower labor or operational costs in other countries), so C is true.
• Option D: Offshoring is an important contemporary business strategy for many companies, so D is false.
• Option E: Offshoring applies to services (e.g., IT, customer service) and other functions too, not just manufacturing, so E is false.

Answer:

C. It is usually done in order to save money.