In which of the following is a firm most likely to lose direct control over value creation activities?
A) Merger
B) Acquisition
C) Vertical integration
D) Strategic alliance
E) Outsourcing

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Outsourcing involves contracting out certain activities to external suppliers, which means the firm will no longer have direct control over those activities. The other options (merger, acquisition, vertical integration, and strategic alliance) may actually increase a firm's control over value creation activities.

In Which of the Following Is a Firm Most Likely