To predict which activities a U.S.firm will find profitable
To offshored, we must assume that it can use relatively
Lowercost labor in a foreign nation.This is usually
_____ labor.
A)skilled
B)unskilled
C)economical
D)offshored

Question

To predict which activities a U.S.firm will find profitable
To offshored, we must assume that it can use relatively
Lower­cost labor in a foreign nation.This is usually
_____ labor.
A)skilled
B)unskilled
C)economical
D)offshored

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When firms offshore to take advantage of lower labor costs, they often seek out unskilled labor in foreign nations where the cost of living is lower, and therefore wages are lower. Skilled labor may also be cheaper in some countries, but in general, it is less common for firms to offshore skilled labor jobs because the cost savings may be less significant. "Economical" and "offshored" are not appropriate terms to describe the type of labor being sought out.

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