Outsourcing the performance of value chain activities presently performed in-house to outside vendors and suppliers makes strategic sense EXCEPT when:

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The statement "it restricts a company's ability to assemble diverse kinds of expertise speedily and efficiently" suggests that outsourcing may not always be beneficial in situations where a company requires diverse expertise to complete its value chain activities. In such cases, the company may find it more difficult to coordinate with outside vendors/suppliers, resulting in a breakdown in communication and inefficiencies. Choices A, B, and D all describe potential benefits of outsourcing and are generally considered to be valid reasons for outsourcing.

Outsourcing the Performance of Value Chain Activities Presently Performed In-House