Business GCSE
Outsourcing
What Outsourcing means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Outsourcing
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Reference: AQA
Paying another business to complete tasks, so the original business loses direct control and quality depends on the supplier's standards and communication.
Paying another firm to perform tasks, allowing the business to focus on core activities and expand capacity.
Contracting non-core activities, such as IT support, payroll or distribution, to specialist providers.
Topics that use Outsourcing
- Expanding a business (AQA GCSE)
- The concept of quality (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Franchising
- Additional sales
- Business growth
- Business reputation
- Competitive positioning
- Continuous improvement
- Costs and benefits
- Customer loyalty and reputation
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