Briefly outline transaction cost economics as it relates to IT outsourcing

Transaction cost economics theory is in conflict with the core competency school by suggesting that firms should retain certain specific non-core IT assets in-house. Because of their esoteric nature, specific assets cannot be easily replaced once they are given up in an outsourcing arrangement.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A queuing system has an arrival rate of 5 customers per hour and a service rate of 8 customers per hour. What is the utilization factor (?) of the system?

A) 40 B) 1.6 C) 4 D) 5 E) 0.625

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