Outsourcing the development of business systems is MOST likely to result in the loss of:

The correct answer is D. in-house competencies. Outsourcing system development most commonly results in the loss of in-house competencies because knowledge, technical skills, and experience are transferred to the external provider, reducing the organization’s internal capability to independently develop, maintain, or enhance

Submitted by jordan8· Apr 18, 2026Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

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Aresponsibility for IT security.
Baccountability for end products.
Ccontrol over strategic direction.
Din-house competencies.

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(22 responses)

A
5% (1)
B
5% (1)
D
91% (20)

Explanation

Outsourcing system development most commonly results in the loss of in-house competencies because knowledge, technical skills, and experience are transferred to the external provider, reducing the organization’s internal capability to independently develop, maintain, or enhance

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#Outsourcing#IT competencies#System development#Risk management

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