In which of the following situations would Company X most likely seek a collaborative arrangement with Company Z in which Company Z would handle work for Company X?
A) Company X has excess capacity.
B) Fixed costs for the work are high, and Company X has large volumes of work.
C) Company X is inexperienced in outsourcing work.
D) Fixed costs for the work are high, and Company X has small volumes of work.
D
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