Which of the following factors has not contributed to the trend towards outsourcing in recent decades:
A)Increasing emphasis on cost efficiency
B)Increasing transaction costs
C)Increasing turbulence of the business environment
D)Increasing emphases on the need for competitive advantage based upon superior capabilities

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Increasing transaction costs actually make outsourcing less attractive, as it adds additional costs to the outsourcing arrangement. The other three factors have contributed to the trend towards outsourcing, as companies seek to improve cost efficiency, navigate a turbulent business environment, and focus on their core competencies for competitive advantage.

Which of the Following Factors Has Not Contributed to the Trend