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One Advantage of outsourcing the services is ________________.

  1. it is economical

  2. it helps in diversifying the business

  3. the time zone problem is solved

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Companies outsource primarily to cut costs i.e. for achieving he economies of scale and also about reaping the benefits of strategic outsourcing such as skilled expertise, specialized performance so that better results can be obtained, eventually generating more profits.

The contracting of a specific business task, such as payroll to a third party service provider is ______________.

  1. BPO

  2. Insourcing

  3. Outsourcing

  4. Offshore outsourcing .


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Business Process Outsourcing, refers to the contracting of specific business tasks such as payroll, human resource or accounting to any third service provider company so that company can focus mainly on its core activities. Usually BPO is implemented as a cost saving measure.

Advantages of BPO is/are
I. Effective use of supply chain partners
II.Quick supplies from the vendors
III.Increased flexibility in its resource management
IV.Increased speed of business processes
Select the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. III, I and II

  2. IV, II & I

  3. II, III & IV

  4. I, III & IV


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Business process outsourcing is a form of business where a company sets contract with an outside company for the completion of a task through electronic process in exchange of a certain amount of payment for the company. The advantages of these business are that they promotes effective use of supply chain partners, Increases flexibility in resource management and increases the speed of business process. 

BPO stands for ________________.

  1. Bharat Petro Organisation

  2. Business Process Outsourcing

  3. Big Portfolio Outsourcing

  4. Business Partners Organisation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

BPO stands for Business process outsourcing which refers to a form of business where a company sets contract with an outside company for the completion of a task through electronic process in exchange of a certain amount of payment for the company.

This form of business face many challenges in day to day life like the contractual length of the task, the competition and lack of confidentiality of the information shared between the business.

 The advantages of these business are that they promotes effective use of supply chain partners, Increases flexibility in resource management and increases the speed of business process. 

Franchising is similar to licensing.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Under a franchise, the owner (franchisor) retains control of the brand and licenses (that is, grants permissions to) the franchisee to use its successful business model and brand. Licensing of intellectual property (IP) is at the heart of a franchise contract. So, in fact, a franchise includes licensing.

Franchising is the practice of using another firm's successful business model.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Franchising is based on a marketing concept which can be adopted by an organization as a strategy for business expansion. Where implemented, a franchiser licenses its know-how, procedures, intellectual property, use of its business model, brand, and rights to sell its branded products and services to a franchisee

______ usually set strict rules and regulations as to how the franchisees should operate while running their business.

  1. Franchising

  2. BPO

  3. KPO

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Franchising is based on a marketing concept which can be adopted by an organization as a strategy for business expansion. Where implemented, a franchiser licenses its know-how, procedures, intellectual property, use of its business model, brand, and rights to sell its branded products and services to a franchisee. 

Characteristic(s) of franchising include(s) ______.

  1. It is a replication of some successful business format

  2. It takes place in case of businesses with a good track record of profitability

  3. It applies to business which are easily duplicated and replicated

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are five key characteristics that, more than any others, determine success as a franchisee. They are Any business start-up involves some risk of failure, but a strong franchise with a proven track record of success will minimize this risk.

To see if franchising will suit you check out these nine characteristics:
  • Strong desire to improve business skills.
  • Likes to use proven systems/structure.
  • Believes that customers must be highly valued.
  • Some entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Open to change and feedback.
  • Real ambition to grow a business.
  • Committed to the power of a brand.

Franchising can be terminated before the expiry of franchising period.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arrangement where one party (the franchiser) grants another party (the franchisee) the right to use its trademark or trade-name as well as certain business systems and processes, to produce and market a good or service according to certain specifications. The franchisee usually pays a one-time franchise fee plus a percentage of sales revenue as royalty, and gains 

(1) immediate name recognition, 
(2) tried and tested products, 
(3) standard building design and décor, 
(4) detailed techniques in running and promoting the business, 
(5) training of employees, and (6) ongoing help in promoting and upgrading of the products.

Franchising enables the franchiser to increase his goodwill and reputation by expanding his network.

  1. false

  2. partly false

  3. true

  4. partly true


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

franchise is a business opportunity that allows the franchisee to start a business by legally using the franchiser's expertise, ideas, and processes. This helps the franchiser to grow his business in the market and increases the goodwill of the franchiser.