A virtual company with its core firm in Chicago builds skyscrapers. Wh

QUESTION

A virtual company with its core firm in Chicago builds skyscrapers. What would this company look like as a network connected to four or more outsource companies? You may write out your response or draw and label a network.

Be sure to indicate where the outsource companies are located.
What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER

Answer: Answers will vary but should include an outsource company and location for at least each of the following: design, engineering, components fabrication and assembly, and accounting and finance.
Explanation: A virtual company consists of a company with a central core that is connected by computer network to outside independent firms, which help the core firm achieve its purpose. In this case, the core firm should reflect four connections to other companies in four other locations.