Which of the following is the central issue between Granger and Harris

QUESTION

Which of the following is the central issue between Granger and Harrison?

A) whether outsourcing is a viable way for companies to improve their bottom line
B) whether outsourcing is in the long-term interest of companies in developed economies
C) whether U.S. companies can find competent business partners domestically
D) whether offshore companies can provide the same services at lower cost as domestic companies
E) whether offshore companies are interested in working for U.S. companies

ANSWER

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Granger worries that the long-term trend of outsourcing will place more jobs and more power in developing countries, enabling them to grow and develop at the expense of companies and workers in developed countries. Harrison thinks that since companies in developed economies remain a driving force, they will continue to be in control and will be the ultimate beneficiaries. Choices A and D are not at issue between them because Granger would concede that companies can improve their bottom line at least in the short-term by entering into outsourcing agreements. Choice C is not at issue between them because both Granger and Harrison would agree that companies enter into outsourcing agreements out of choice and not necessity. Granger and Harrison would certainly agree on Choice E, since both of them assume that foreign companies would work for U.S. companies as outsourcing partners.