Question

_______________ is a cost-effective way that many companies outsource the production of goods, such as clothing, shoes, and cell phones. The domestic firm contracts with a foreign company to produce and private-label the goods, because the price is much cheaper than the domestic firm could produce in its' home market
(a)-Franchising
(b)-Foreign direct investment
(c)-Contract manufacturing
(d)-Exporting

Answer 1

Answer:

Correct option is (c)

Explanation:

In international market contract manufacturing is when one firm manufactures goods under another firm's label or brand. Under this type of manufacturing, a company seeks another company in a different country to manufacture goods for it. This is done as the it could be costly to manufacture goods in home country in terms of human resources and raw materials.

So, contract manufacturing, also called international outsourcing or international sub-contracting is a cost-effective way of manufacturing goods.