Which of the following is true about managing the IS workforce?
A) During the economic and technological boom of the late 1990s, executives found it very easy to hire and retain IS employees.
B) Due to consumer backlash, companies are reducing the outsourcing of jobs to other countries.
C) Companies outsource work to other countries primarily for quality advantages.
D) Replacing IS personnel is inexpensive in today's technology-driven environment.
E) Outsourcing IS work overseas creates problems such as integrating domestic and nondomestic workforces and defining global work expectations.

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Outsourcing IS work overseas can create a range of problems such as cultural differences, different time zones, language barriers, and difficulties with integrating domestic and nondomestic workforces. Therefore, defining global work expectations can also become a challenge. The other options are incorrect. During the late 1990s, executives found it increasingly difficult to hire and retain IS employees due to high competition in the job market. Companies outsource work to other countries primarily for cost advantages. Replacing IS personnel can be expensive, especially if replacement costs accumulate frequently.

Which of the Following Is True About Managing the IS