申論題

Question 14.
Sourcing strategy has been a key factor affecting a firm's operating performance, and a firm can choose its own sourcing strategy from various kinds of arrangements, such as in-house production, spot market purchase, and long-term partnership. (I) Discuss the pros and cons inherent in these three different sourcing strategies, and (2) Explain the conditions most appropriate for each of these three sourcing strategies respectively. (13%)